Glyndebourne 2017 Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Wednesday 29 November-Saturday 2 December
The Lyric
The battle of the sexes becomes a battle of wits in Rossini’s most popular comedy.
Clever Figaro, the famous Barber of Seville, has much to gain if he can win Count Almaviva his chosen bride. But the crafty would-be bride, Rosina, is already several steps ahead of him, plotting to escape her guardian Dr Bartolo, who has kept her captive for long enough as he wishes to marry her himself.
Rossini’s most popular comedy comes roaring back in a production whose wit and playful energy springs directly from Rossini’s buoyant music. Director Annabel Arden creates a sultry, surreal and subtly Spanish world lightly touched by magic in which ‘she pulls off trick after trick with such speed and deftness that the eye is constantly delighted and dazzled’ (The Independent).
Creative teamConductor Ben GernonDirector Annabel Arden
Cast includesCount Almaviva: Jack SwansonFigaro: Tobias GreenhalghRosina: Laura VerrecchiaDr Bartolo Marco: Filippo RomanoBerta: Janis KellyBasilio: Anatoli Sivko
The Glyndebourne Tour Orchestra
The Glyndebourne Chorus
‘A triumphant celebration of Rossini’s musical genius’ Independent
Free Pre Performance Talk Wednesday 29 November 6:15pm
Free bite-sized introductions to the operas. Each talk is presented by an opera expert and lasts 30 minutes. Please call Box Office on 01752 267222 to book your free place
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https://www.theatreroyal.com/whats-on/2017/glyndebourne-2017-il-barbiere-di-siviglia/