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The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

The Metropolitan Opera: Il Barbiere di Siviglia

Opera and music

Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville in Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s opera on the big screen.

A view of the whole stage set for The Metropolitan Opera's production of THe Barber of Seville. Six performers stand at the front of the stage in 18th Century costume. At the back of the stage rows of soldiers are positioned. The stage is set with trees, open doorways and a staircase.
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Starring Aigul Akhmetshina, Jack Swanson, Andrey Zhilikhovsky, Peter Kálmán and Alexander Vinogradov. Conducted by Giacomo Sagripanti.

Running time
The screening lasts approximately 3 hours and 35 minutes, including one interval
Guidance
Suitable for all
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Background

Be transported to the sun-drenched streets of 18-century Seville as Bartlett Sher’s witty production of Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia comes to the big screen. The Metropolitan Opera’s stellar cast features former Royal Opera Jette Parker Young Artists, Aigul Akhmetshina (Rosina), Jack Swanson (Count Almaviva) in his Metropolitan Opera debut, Andrey Zhilikhovsky (Figaro), Peter Kálmán (Dr. Bartolo) and Alexander Vinogradov (Don Basilio), all under the baton of Giacomo Sagripanti.

Cast and Creatives

Creatives
Set Designer

Michael Yeargan

Costume Designer

Catherine Zuber

Lighting Designer

Christopher Akerlind

A busy crowd is seated prior to a performance of Swan Lake at the Royal Opera House in the auditorium.

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