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Rossini's Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Live from The Met

The Barber of Seville is Rossini's most popular opera. Written at lightening speed and premiered in Rome in 1816, the story is based on the first play of Pierre Beaumarchais' trilogy, and forms a prequel to Mozart's Marriage of Figaro.

Musical ideas and comical scenes abound as Figaro helps Count Almaviva win the hand of the lovely Rosina. But first the Count and his trusty barber must stop her guardian, Doctor Bartolo, from marrying her himself. The most celebrated moments include Figaro's aria 'Largo al factotum', Rosina's aria 'Una voce poco fa' and their duet 'Dunque io son'.

Diana Damrau returns to the role of Rosina in this 2006 Met production by Bartlett Sher.

Presented by Margaret Juntwait with guest commentator Ira Siff

Rosina.....Diana Damrau (contralto)
Figaro.....Rodion Pogossov (baritone)
Count Almaviva.....Colin Lee (tenor)
Dr Bartolo.....John Del Carlo (bass)
Don Basilio.....Ferruccio Furlanetto (bass)
Fiorello.....Edward Parks (bass)
Berta.....Wendy White (soprano)
Ambrogio.....Rob Besserer (bass)

New York Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus
Conductor.....Marco Armiliato.