Stage Director

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. Hilarious complications ensue to some of opera’s most delightful music. The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini, is one of the most beloved comedic works in the operatic repertory.

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The Barber of Seville

Sarasota Opera House

The action of the opera is haunted by two fathers who have died before it begins.
Roggero and Duncalmo were neighboring lords, and had been friends and
companions in arms. But the latter, covetous of the former’s lands, murdered his
comrade in secret. He left the dagger in the wound, then had his henchmen lie in wait
for the victim’s son Edemondo to enter the room and be caught with weapon in hand.
Edemondo has fled into exile, leaving behind his wife Anna and their infant son Elvino.
Anna has gone into hiding, leaving the child to be raised as an unknown orphan by a
local landholder Olfredo. She has disguised herself as a peasant to be near him.
The guilt-ridden Duncalmo, meanwhile, confessed on his deathbed to his own son and
heir Norcesto. The latter, stricken with shame for his father’s crime, has chosen to
conceal the confession

Anna di Resburgo

Montclair State University

Lincoln Center

Joseph Haydn is one of classical music's most famous composers, but his substantial body of opera is virtually unknown. In the delightful comedy, Deceit Outwitted (L'infedeltà delusa), the peasant, Filippo hopes his daughter Sandrina will marry the rich farmer Nencio instead of the poor peasant with whom she is in love. Through a series of comic complications (including a parade of disguises), all is happily resolved, accompanied by Haydn's inventive score and brilliant singing. This will be a Sarasota Opera premiere.

Stage Director

Marco Nisticò

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Past events

Feb 22 - Mar 21, 2025

The Barber of Seville · Sarasota Opera

20 - 24 Jul, 2024

Anna di Resburgo · Teatro Nuovo

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