Opera Explained – The Barber of Seville (EN) - Thomson Smillie

The Barber of Seville is Rossini’s most popular opera. Its effervescent overture (written originally for another work!) presents a perfect platform for the amusing plot in which the barber, Figaro, stage-manages a romance between Count Almaviva and Rosina, and puts to flight the old suitor, Dr Bartolo. ‘Largo al Factotum’ is one of the most popular arias in opera – nearly 200 years after its first performance it is still one of the great show-stoppers. But why was the opera received with boos and catcalls at its first performance in 1816, and why did Rossini return to the plot and environment Opera Explained – The Barber of Seville (EN) - Thomson Smillie od authora Thomson Smillie a nakladatelství za skvělé ceny na e-shopu Martinus.cz
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