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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.
The Barber of Seville, comic opera in two acts by Italian composer Gioachino Rossini (libretto in Italian by Cesare Sterbini) that was first performed under the title Almaviva o sia l’inutile precauzione (Almaviva; or, The Useless Precaution) at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on February 20, 1816.
Sep 25, 2022 · Count Almaviva's servant, Fiorello, has hired musicians to serenade Rosina. Count Almaviva arrives and sings a serenade, but Rosina does not appear. The Count is comically embarrassed by his ...
The Barber of Seville, four-act farcical drama by Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais, performed and published in 1775 as Le Barbier de Séville; ou, la precaution inutile (“The Barber of Seville; or, The Useless Precaution”).
A guide to Rossini’s The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia). Including Synopsis, Music & Arias, Fun Facts, Running Time and much more!
Il barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini, Gioacchino) Movements/Sections. 2 acts. Composition Year. 1816. Genre Categories. Dramma giocoso; Theatrical Works; Operas; Related Works. Pieces based on 'Il barbiere di Siviglia'.
Apr 19, 2020 · The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia) • Gioachino Rossini A riotous comedy with memorable arias and spectacular ensembles in what is arguably the greatest Italian opera buffa ever...
Flórez, Fingerlos with Evelino Pidò Vienna State Opera, 2019. The English translation and subtitles were provided by Librettos in English.
Bartlett Sher’s production, a staple at the Metropolitan Opera, whisks the audience back to the sun-drenched streets of 18th-century Seville. With its fast-paced zingers and cornucopia of musical treats, this beguiling tale proves that sometimes one clever barber is all it takes for everyone to live happily ever after.
