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When painter Cavaradossi—the lover of Rome’s enchanting diva Floria Tosca—decides to harbor a fugitive of the law, he makes himself and his beloved Tosca a target of the corrupt Chief of Police, Baron Scarpia. Now it is up to Tosca to free both her lover and herself from Scarpia’s clutches by making a horrific bargain that will have consequences for them all.

EPSG:4326

TOSCA

Benedum Center for the Performing Arts

With scissors as sharp as his wits, the cunning barber Figaro is the go-to neighborhood trickster capable of solving any problem. When Count Almaviva finds himself smitten with the charming and clever Rosina, Almaviva knows exactly who to call to help him out. Through disguises and distractions, schemes and subterfuge, Figaro and Almaviva team up to outwit the dastardly Dr. Bartolo who would have Rosina—and her large fortune—for his own.

The Barber of Seville

Continuing the story of The Barber of Seville, Count Almaviva’s eye has now wandered and his current objective is Susanna, Figaro’s fiancée. The distressed couple, along with Rosina (now the Countess Almaviva) conspire to reveal the count’s lechery, despite the many obstacles thrown in their way. Mozart’s musical genius, along with Lorenzo DaPonte’s witty libretto make The Marriage of Figaro one of opera’s masterpieces.

Brian Kontes

Bass

Events

Upcoming events

8 - 22 Mar, 2025

The Marriage of Figaro · Sarasota Opera

Past events

5 - 13 Oct, 2024

TOSCA · Pittsburgh Opera

14 - 22 Oct, 2023

The Barber of Seville · Pittsburgh Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Sacristan in Tosca by Puccini

Pittsburgh Opera

Bartolo in The Marriage of Figaro by Mozart

Sarasota Opera

Don Basilio in The Barber of Seville by Rossini

Pittsburgh Opera

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