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The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia

The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia

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📜 Overview: With its hilarious hijinks and vocal virtuosity, Rossini’s madcap comedy always proves a delightful treat. For this 1988 telecast, the Met assembled a cast capable of tackling both the musical and physical challenges of this bel canto farce, seen here in a whimsical production by John Cox. From the moment he takes the stage with Figaro’s iconic aria “Largo al factotum,” Leo Nucci combines winning charm with a robust baritone. Soprano Kathleen Battle tosses off one glittering vocal display after another as the feisty Rosina, while tenor Rowell Blake makes for an ardent Count Almaviva. Ralf Weikert conducts the lively performance, which also includes the comic duo of Enzo Dara as Dr. Bartolo and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Don Basilio.
🌏 Languages Available: Italian
📆 Date Released: 1988-12-03
⌚ Running Time: 160 mins
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Beloved Cast

Leo Nucci original image
Figaro
Leo Nucci
Kathleen Battle original image
Rosina
Kathleen Battle
Rockwell Blake original image
Count Almaviva
Rockwell Blake
Enzo Dara original image
Bartolo
Enzo Dara
Ferruccio Furlanetto original image
Basilio
Ferruccio Furlanetto
Ralf Weikert original image
Self - Conductor
Ralf Weikert

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