Il barbiere di Siviglia • Rossini Opera Festival • August 10, 2024
Vitrifrigo Arena Pesaro Via Y. A. Gagarin, Pesaro, (PU), ItalyRossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
Step into the world of comic brilliance and romantic charm with Gioachino Rossini’s timeless masterpiece, “Il barbiere di Siviglia” (The Barber of Seville), set to captivate audiences at the Rossini Festival in Pesaro during the eagerly anticipated 2024 season. This renowned opera, which premiered in 1816, is a delightful journey into the vivacious and witty realm of Rossini’s genius. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of 19th-century Seville, filled with comedic twists and romantic entanglements. Hosted in the enchanting birthplace of the composer, Pesaro, the festival offers a unique and immersive experience. As the birthplace of Rossini, Pesaro is a living testament to the composer’s legacy, and the Rossini Festival stands as a celebration of his contribution to the world of opera.
Music trip to Italy with one or more performances at the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro in the Marche region. Pesaro is the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini. At the Rossini Opera Festival in the summer 2024, you can experience well-known operas such as Journey to Reims, The Barber of Seville, but also the maestro’s lesser-known masterpieces such as Bianca e Falliero or L’equivoco stravagante, Hermione and others. The operas are performed in the Rossini Theater, the Arena Vitrifrigo, and PalaScavolini.
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In “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” the plot unfolds in the vibrant setting of Seville, Spain. The opera follows the escapades of the clever barber Figaro as he aids Count Almaviva in wooing the beautiful Rosina away from her overbearing guardian, Dr. Bartolo. The intricate web of disguises, mistaken identities, and uproarious antics creates a perfect backdrop for the blossoming romance. Rossini’s exuberant score, coupled with Cesare Sterbini’s lively libretto, ensures that “Il barbiere di Siviglia” remains an enduring favorite, offering a perfect blend of humor, romance, and musical brilliance. Join us at the Rossini Festival in Pesaro for a theatrical experience that brings this operatic gem to life in the summer of 2024.
Il barbiere di Siviglia
Melodramma buffo in two acts to a libretto by Cesare Sterbini,
Music by Gioachino Rossini
Critical Edition Fondazione Rossini/Casa Ricordi, edited by Alberto Zedda
Conductor • LORENZO PASSERINI
Director, Settings, Costumes • PIER LUIGI PIZZI
Collaborating Director and Lighting designer • MASSIMO GASPARON
l Conte d’Almaviva • JACK SWANSON
Bartolo • CARLO LEPORE
Rosina • MARIA KATAEVA
Figaro • ANDRZEJ FILONCZYK
Don Basilio • MICHELE PERTUSI
Berta • PATRIZIA BICCIRÈ
Fiorello / Ufficiale • WILLIAM CORRÒ
CORO DEL TEATRO VENTIDIO BASSO
Maestro del Coro • GIOVANNI FARINA
ORCHESTRA SINFONICA G. ROSSINI
Production 2018, restaged
Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro
In Pesaro at the Vitifrigo Arena / Teatro Sperimentale