Barber of Seville

Stage Director Mark Freiman reflects on his time with Rossini's 'Il barbiere di Siviglia.'

In this Act I aria, the scheming music teacher Don Basilio describes how a slanderous rumor (calumny) starts as a whisper but can grow into

Rosina sings this aria in Act I after receiving a love letter from Count Almaviva (who is disguised as "Lindoro"). She expresses her affecti

One of the main challenges for couples like Sarah Nordin and Tyler Putnam is balancing their personal relationship with the demands of their

“Largo al factotum," sung by Figaro, this is one of the opera's signature arias and introduces the character of Figaro in Act I. He sings jo

Bel canto singing emphasizes smooth legato, even tone across registers, and exceptional agility in fast-moving passages

Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is celebrated for its dynamic energy, brilliant overture, and iconic arias.