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### Event Description: Opera Holland Park - Rossini's The Barber of Seville

#### Event Overview
Join us for a delightful evening of operatic comedy with Rossini's "The Barber of Seville" at Opera Holland Park. This sparkling comedy of intrigue is told with style and panache, featuring Figaro the barber as he turns puppet-master to prevent Rosina’s wedding to her elderly guardian, Doctor Bartolo, and instead, secure her match with the young Count Almaviva. Disguises and deceptions abound as the course of true love hits the rocks, all set to Rossini’s brilliantly inventive arias and ensembles that fizz at lightning speed.

#### Key Details
- **Dates:** 
  - Friday, 14 June 2024, 7:30 PM
  - Sunday, 16 June 2024, 7:30 PM
  - Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 7:30 PM
  - Friday, 21 June 2024, 7:30 PM
- **Location:** Opera Holland Park
- **Ticket Price:** £24 - £175 (plus booking fee)

#### Cast and Production Team
- **Figaro:** Paul Grant
- **Almaviva:** Elgan Llŷr Thomas
- **Rosina:** Heather Lowe
- **Doctor Bartolo:** Stephen Gadd
- **Berta:** Janis Kelly (making her company debut)
- **Conductor:** Charlotte Corderoy
- **Director:** Cecilia Stinton

#### Synopsis
Figaro, the clever barber, orchestrates a series of disguises and deceptions to thwart Doctor Bartolo's plans to marry his ward, Rosina. Instead, Figaro aims to unite Rosina with Count Almaviva, his former and future employer. The opera is a prequel to Mozart’s "The Marriage of Figaro," filled with humor, wit, and fast-paced musical brilliance.

#### Booking Information
To book your tickets, select a date from the options provided and secure your seat for an unforgettable night of operatic excellence.

#### About the Orchestra
The performance will feature the City of London Sinfonia (CLS), a chamber orchestra dedicated to the transformative power of music.

Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the most beloved operas in a stunning open-air setting. Book your tickets now and be part of an evening filled with laughter, love, and musical mastery.

Opera Holland Park: Rossini – The Barber of Seville

Opera Holland Park

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Opera Holland Park: Puccini – Tosca

Opera Holland Park is thrilled to present a new production of Gioachino Rossini's classic bel canto comedy, "The Barber of Seville," in June 2024. This sparkling comedy of intrigue, directed by Cecilia Stinton and conducted by Charlotte Corderoy, promises to be a highlight of the 2024 season, featuring a tale told with style and panache. The story follows the clever Figaro, the barber of Seville, as he becomes a puppet-master to ensure the young Count Almaviva wins the hand of Rosina, thwarting her wedding to the elderly Doctor Bartolo. The opera is renowned for its inventive arias and ensembles, offering a prequel to Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro."

Paul Grant stars in the title role, with Elgan Llŷr Thomas as Almaviva and Heather Lowe as Rosina. The cast also includes Stephen Gadd as the conniving Doctor Bartolo and operatic superstar Janis Kelly making her company debut as Bartolo’s dust-allergic housekeeper, Berta. The production features the City of London Sinfonia and the Opera Holland Park Chorus, sung in Italian with English surtitles.

Performances are scheduled for multiple dates in June, starting from the 4th, with a special Young Artist’s performance on the 14th and a Discovery Matinee on the 16th, designed to welcome newcomers to opera in a relaxed environment. Ticket prices vary by seating area, with member discounts available, and INSPIRE tickets priced at £24, subject to availability.

This event is a must-see for opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike, offering a perfect blend of high art, comedy, and captivating music in the picturesque setting of Opera Holland Park.

Jack Holton

Baritone

Events

Past events

19 - 21 Jun, 2024

Opera Holland Park: Rossini – The Barber of Seville · City of London Sinfonia

18 - 22 Jun, 2024

Opera Holland Park: Puccini – Tosca · City of London Sinfonia

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