Barber of Seville

Mark Freiman -- There are many reasons that The Barber of Seville has been an audience favorite for generations: a dashing young count...

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

Overture to The Barber of Seville Performed by a full orchestra, the overture to The Barber of Seville  is one of the most iconic pieces...

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