Il Barbiere di Siviglia (1988)
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.
Cast
- Gino Quilico - Figaro, a barber
- Cecilia Bartoli - Rosina
- David Kuebler - Count Almaviva, alias Lindoro
- Carlos Feller - Doctor Bartolo
- Robert Lloyd - Don Basilio
- Klaus Bruch - Fiorello
- Edith Kertesz-Gabry - Berta
- Paul Keppeler - Ambrogio
- Eberhard Katz - Sergeant
- Gustav Lütgenthey - Notary
Screenplay
- Cesare Sterbini
- Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (Original Story)
Keywords
opera, opera live performance
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Il Barbiere di Siviglia about?
- 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.
- Who directed Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia was directed by Claus Viller, Michael Hampe.
- Who stars in Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia stars Gino Quilico, Cecilia Bartoli, David Kuebler, Carlos Feller, Robert Lloyd, Klaus Bruch.
- How long is Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia has a runtime of 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- What genre is Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a Comedy, Music film.
- Where was Il Barbiere di Siviglia produced?
- Il Barbiere di Siviglia was produced in Germany.