Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Published on Jun 13, 2013

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Genre: NCPA

Dates: July 18-21, 2013

Prices: 100, 280, 380, 550, 600, 680, 880

Features: Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia has proven to be one of the greatest masterpieces, and still holds the spotlights across the major opera houses worldwide. From July 18th to 21st, it will be stage in opera house of NCPA.

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

Il Barbiere di Siviglia is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The libretto was based on Pierre Beaumarchais's comedy Le Barbier de Séville (1775). It is said that Rossini wrote the opera in only two weeks.

Since its premiere at the Teatro Argentina, Rome, in 1816, Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia has proven to be one of the greatest masterpieces, and still holds the spotlights across the major opera houses worldwide. Ludwig van Beethoven once noted that it would be played as long as Italian opera existed, and Giuseppe Verdi in 1898 remarked Rossini's accomplishment directly in a letter, 'For abundance of ideas, comic verve, and truth of declamation, Il Barbiere di Siviglia is the most beautiful opera buffa in existence.' It has found favor with many singers, such as Luciano Pavarotti and Leo Nucci.

Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a humorous comic opera with dozens of gags and vivid portrait of characters. The story takes place in Seville during the 17th century. Figaro, a clever barber, devises a variety of ways for the young Count Almaviva and the beautiful girl Rosina to meet, talk and ultimately become a wonderful happy couple.

Rossini is well known for being remarkably productive, and good at portraying character and digging for humanity's origins. His talents are fully displayed in this opera. The world is obsessed with its music which combines sparkling wits with the brilliance of humanity and intertwines lively melodies with complex tempo fluctuations. According to Schopenhauer, it was only when he heard the music of this opera that he really understood the power of music. Many beautiful arias of the opera have made a lasting impression in the mind of the audience. Figaro's aria, Largo Al Factotum, with a good sense of rhythm and real power, has become one of the most familiar melodies to the audience.

Synopsis
The story is set in Seville, Spain in the 17th century. Young Count Almaviva falls in love with Rosina, a rich and beautiful girl. However, the greedy Doctor Bartolo, Rosina's guardian, intends to marry her himself. Not knowing what to do, the Count turns to Figaro, the barber in the city, for help, who loves meddling in other man's business. Bartolo tries every means to stand in the way, together with the music teacher Basilio's assistance, but all in vain by Figaro's variety of excellent schemes. The story culminates in the marriage of the Count and Rosina after a series of funny farces.

Tickets for Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia are Available now!

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BOOKING INFORMATION

Booking From: Thursday, Jun 13, 2013

Booking Until: Monday, Jul 15, 2013

Show Time: Jul 18-21, 2013 / 7:30pm

Running Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

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