Il barbiere di Siviglia

Synopsis

“Il barbiere di Siviglia” is commonly considered as Gioachino Rossini’s masterpiece. It premiered in Rome in 1816, ever since it has been one of the most popular and successful works in the world of opera. For his new production at the Vienna State Opera, the director Herbert Fritsch has created a colourful slapstick party” (Der Standard) and assembled a gifted and dedicated ensemble of excellent vocal quality and marvelous acting skills, with Bel canto star Juan Diego Flórez as Conte Almaviva, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya as Rosina and Étienne Dupuis as Figaro. Rossini specialist Michele Mariotti sweeps the Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper into lusty playing.

Additional Info

• No: A04050204
• Composer: Gioachino Rossini
• Conductor: Michele Mariotti
• Orchestra: Orchester der Wiener Staatsoper; Chor der Wiener Staatsoper
• Artists: Juan Diego Flórez, Vasilisa Berzhanskaya, Etienne Dupuis, Ildar Abdrazakov
• Production year: 2021
• Run time: 02:50:00
• Director: Stage Director: Herbert Fritsch
• Producers: ORF, Unitel, ZDF, arte, Wiener Staatsoper
• Format: HDTV 16:9