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The Barber of Seville, or The Useless Precaution (Italian: Il barbiere di Siviglia, ossia L'inutile precauzione [il barˈbjɛːre di siˈviʎʎa osˈsiːa liˈnuːtile prekautˈtsjoːne]) is an opera buffa in two acts composed by Gioachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini.
With memorable arias, captivating music and a delightful blend of humour and romance, The Barber of Seville is easily one of composer Rossini’s most popular works. Learn more about this comedic masterpiece as we share a synopsis of the opera’s light-hearted story.
Experience a delightful and entertaining production of Jonathan Miller’s timeless classic, The Barber of Seville. Join Figaro as he aids Count Almaviva in rescuing the beautiful Rosina from the clutches of her lecherous guardian, Dr Bartolo.
1 day ago · Published Sep 13, 2024 • 2 minute read. A scene from the Canadian Opera Company’s production of The Barber of Seville, 2020. Conductor Speranza Scappucci, director Joan Font, associate ...
Sep 14, 2016 · Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) is perhaps the most famous 'opera buffa'- an informal style of comic opera developed to appeal to the lower classes in the early 18th...
A guide to Rossini’s The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia). Including Synopsis, Music & Arias, Fun Facts, Running Time and much more!
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American conductor Sarah Caldwell led the New York City Opera Orchestra in this performance of Rossini's Overture to ‘The Barber of Seville’ from a productio...