Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (2016)
Gioachino Rossini's opera buffa live at the Opéra Bastille, Paris on February 2, 2016
The composer's opera buffa transcends the spirit of Beaumarchais’ comedy and combines the absurd with a touch of satirical realism in a score where rhythm and virtuosity place the comic effects in an ongoing dramatic narration. As a result, the characters – Rosina in particular – gain a new degree of realism and break with the usual archetypes. Damiano Michieletto’s giddying production embraces this perpetual motion and carries in its wake the happy couple formed by Lawrence Brownlee and Pretty Yende.
Director: Damiano Michieletto
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 135 min
Release Date: February 2, 2016
Cast
- Lawrence Brownlee - Il Conte Almaviva
- Nicola Alaimo - Bartolo
- Pretty Yende - Rosina
- Alessio Arduini - Figaro
- Ildar Abdrazakov - Basilio
- Pietro Di Bianco - Fiorello
- Giacomo Sagripanti - Conductor
Screenplay
Music: Gioacchino Rossini
Production: Opéra National de Paris, Grand Théâtre de Genève
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
opera, opera buffa
More Films by Director: Damiano Michieletto
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia about?
- The composer's opera buffa transcends the spirit of Beaumarchais’ comedy and combines the absurd with a touch of satirical realism in a score where rhythm and virtuosity place the comic effects in an ongoing dramatic narration. As a result, the characters – Rosina in particular – gain a new degree of realism and break with the usual archetypes. Damiano Michieletto’s giddying production embraces this perpetual motion and carries in its wake the happy couple formed by Lawrence Brownlee and Pretty Yende.
- Who directed Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia was directed by Damiano Michieletto.
- Who stars in Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia stars Lawrence Brownlee, Nicola Alaimo, Pretty Yende, Alessio Arduini, Ildar Abdrazakov, Pietro Di Bianco.
- How long is Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia has a runtime of 2h 15m (135 minutes).
- What genre is Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a Comedy film.