The Barber of Seville (2016)
A passionate count enlists a local barber and jack-of-all-trades to help him woo and wed a quick-witted woman. But it will take all their cunning - as well as some disguises and bribes - to ensure love wins the day. This production of Rossini’s comic masterpiece revives and stylises a historic staging from 1997 on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the opera’s premiere. Directed by José Luis Castro, the magnificent scenography by painters Carmen Laffon and Juan Suárez depicting Rossini’s romantic vision of the Andalusian capital in Seville itself.
Director: José Luis Castro
Release Date: February 16, 2016
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Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Barber of Seville about?
- A passionate count enlists a local barber and jack-of-all-trades to help him woo and wed a quick-witted woman. But it will take all their cunning - as well as some disguises and bribes - to ensure love wins the day. This production of Rossini’s comic masterpiece revives and stylises a historic staging from 1997 on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the opera’s premiere. Directed by José Luis Castro, the magnificent scenography by painters Carmen Laffon and Juan Suárez depicting Rossini’s romantic vision of the Andalusian capital in Seville itself.
- Who directed The Barber of Seville?
- The Barber of Seville was directed by José Luis Castro.
- Who stars in The Barber of Seville?
- The Barber of Seville stars Michele Angelini, Renato Girolami, Marina Comparato, Davide Luciano, Dmitry Ulyanov, David Lagares.