Il barbiere di Siviglia and the Room of Wonders
Over two centuries and still timeless: the comedy, melodic beauty, and lively instrumentation of Il barbiere di Siviglia, since its debut in 1816, transcend time and place, presenting themselves irresistibly to audiences of all ages. This famous work is here presented in a version that allows both adults and children to learn to love Rossini and opera in the most fun and engaging way possible.
Performance in One Act
from the comic opera The Barber of Seville
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini
based on the comedy La Précaution inutile, ou Le Barbier de Séville
by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Dramaturgy by Roberto Catalano
Music by Gioachino Rossini
Andreas Gies conductor
Directed by Roberto Catalano
Set Design by Claudia Boasso
Costume Design by Laura Viglione
Characters and Cast
Count Almaviva tenor Daniel Umbelino*
Rosina mezzo-soprano Siphokazi Molteno*
Figaro baritone Janusz Nosek*
Don Bartolo bass-baritone Matteo Mollica
Don Basilio bass Tyler Zimmerman*
*Regio Ensemble Artist
Orchestra Teatro Regio Torino
New production by Teatro Regio Torino
Recommended age group: 11 years and up