Graf Almaviva

fictional character

Graf Almaviva is a key character in Mozart's opera 'Le Nozze di Figaro'. He is a wealthy nobleman who, despite his charm and charisma, embodies the oppressive feudal system through his claim to the 'jus primae noctis', which gives him the right to spend the first night with a servant's bride. His character's actions and desires drive much of the opera's conflict, as he attempts to assert his rights while simultaneously navigating the complexities of love and class.