Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Synopsis

Live performance from Schwetzinger Festspiele, 1988. What sets this IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA apart from all others available is its elegant realism. None of its visuals are the least bit cartoonish or blatantly designed for comedy. Dr. Bartolo’s house is a stark, stern-looking structure of plastered brick with a comfortable yet plain, white-curtained interior, while the costumes are highly realistic 18th century garb in subdued colors. Yet despite its fairly austere appearance the production is delightful, thanks to its performers and staging. The stage business is lively, witty and free of excessive slapstick, and every singer brings his or her character to life, all offering rich, vibrant characterizations that strike a perfect balance between comedy and humanity.

Main Cast

Gino Quilico

Figaro, a barber

Age : 69 | Popularity : 3%

Cecilia Bartoli

Rosina

Age : 58 | Popularity : 3%

David Kuebler

Count Almaviva, alias Lindoro

Age : 76 | Popularity : 3%

Carlos Feller

Doctor Bartolo

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Robert Lloyd

Don Basilio

Age : 84 | Popularity : 7%

Klaus Bruch

Fiorello

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Edith Kertesz-Gabry

Berta

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Paul Keppeler

Ambrogio

Age : N/A | Popularity : 7%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Claus Viller Michael Hampe
Writing	Writer	Cesare Sterbini
	Original Story	Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Sound	Original Music Composer	Gioacchino Rossini
	Music Director	Gabriele Ferro
Art	Production Design	Ezio Frigerio
Department	Role	Name

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