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Rossini : Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Dive into the irresistible madness of Rossini’s Barbiere di Siviglia: a sparkling and hilarious production where plots, misunderstandings, and wild arias intertwine for a pure moment of musical comedy!
Rossini‘s comic masterpiece, The Barber of Seville, is based on the famous French play of the same name by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. Considered the opera buffa par excellence, this work is a whirlwind of mischief and wit, where comical situations follow one another at a frenetic pace.
The plot revolves around the character of Figaro, the cunning barber of Seville, who finds himself at the center of a series of schemes and misunderstandings to help Count Almaviva conquer the heart of the beautiful Rosina, held under the jealous surveillance of her guardian, the old Doctor Bartolo. With his legendary ingenuity, Figaro embarks on a series of crazy schemes to foil Bartolo’s plans and allow the young couple to reunite. Each character brings their own touch of madness to this delirious comedy, where disguises, anonymous letters, and false identities follow one another in a ballet of laughter and surprises.
This vibrant and youthful production stars Florian Sempey, one of the world’s finest Figaros, whose boundless energy and powerful voice light up every scene. Alongside him, Michele Angelini, the “Rossini tenor” par excellence, and Catherine Trottmann, a sparkling and critically acclaimed Rosina, bring all the vivacity necessary to this dynamic work. Laurent Pelly‘s inventive and rhythmic staging, in tandem with the spirited musical direction of Jérémie Rhorer, who leads his period ensemble Le Cercle de l’Harmonie, makes this Barbiere di Siviglia an experience that is both hilarious and musically exceptional.
It is a celebration of humor, music and virtuosity, where every note and every gesture contributes to a show that is as funny as it is brilliant.
Rossini : Il Barbiere di Siviglia [DVD & Blu-ray]
Opera buffa in two acts (1816)
« The period orchestra is technically impressive and admirable in its range of colour. Jérémie Rhorer is a spirited conductor, conveying the score’s sophistication in lithe, witty fashion » – OPERA
« Given that Pelly works with players of quality, while ensuring that the production’s every detail is of a piece with itself, it’s not surprising that this is a wonderfully well-acted Il barbiere, whether played straight or, in a couple of musical divertissements, vaudeville-style with follow-spots. My, what skills are on display in every department of this astonishing production! » – GRAMOPHONE
«…Remarkably successful combination of forces. Le Cercle de l’Harmonie under Jeremie Rhorer bring us original instrument tonalities and a really sparkling support…
Add to this some very fine singing, particularly from Michele Angelini’s glorious high tenor as Almaviva, and there is a great deal here to admire and enjoy.» – LARK REVIEW
HD recording : Théâtre des Champs-Élysées | 12/2017
TV direction : François Roussillon
Release date : 01 Septembre 2019
Distribution : Naxos Distribution
1 DVD
Reference : 2.110592
Barcode : 747313559251
Running time : 159 min.
Subtitles : FR / ENG / ITA / GER / JAP / KOR
Image : Color, 16/9, NTSC
Sound : AC3 Dolby Digital 2.0, Dolby Digital 5.1
Region code : 0
1 BLU-RAY
Reference : NBD0065V
Barcode : 730099006569
Running time : 159 min.
Sous-titres : FR / ENG / ITA / GER / JAP / KOR
Image : Color, 16/9, Full HD
Sound : PCM 2.0, DTS HD Master audio 5.1
Region code : A, B, C
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