Count Almaviva is walking on suitors' feet. He would like to win the heart of the self-confident Rosina if there wasn't one problem: her money-hungry guardian Dr Bartolo has his own plans to marry his wealthy protégé and locks Rosina up. Good advice is expensive and Figaro, the enterprising barber of Seville, is happy to pay for it in hard cash. Figaro uses ludicrous schemes to trick the lovers through all the entanglements into marital bliss. Rossini's turbulent endurance race to the dream wedding is a true opera classic, also thanks to the famous "Figaro" aria.

Il barbiere di Siviglia

German Oper am Rhein

The wheeling and dealing Figaro plays matchmaker between the savvy Rosina and the lovesick Count Almaviva, while Rosina's vulturous guardian does everything he can to keep the lovebirds apart. Full of schemes and hijinks, this "zany creation that is incredibly funny and wildly colorful" (City Arts) finishes the season on a high note.

Lindy Hume's "bright hilarious production" (The Stranger) is an audience favorite with magnificently colorful sets and costumes. Combined with Gioachino Rossini's familiar and show-stopping tunes, this production is a treat for ears and eyes alike!

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The Barber of Seville

Seattle Center

Subjected to humiliations by her stepsisters, Cinderella also sees her fortune squandered by her own father. But her goodness and courage win the heart of Prince Don Ramiro, who recognizes her true worth.

César Cortés

Events

Upcoming events

15 - 31 Dec, 2026

La Cenerentola · La Monnaie / De Munt

Past events

Dec 11, 2024

Il barbiere di Siviglia · Deutsche Oper am Rhein

4 - 19 May, 2024

The Barber of Seville · Seattle Opera

Future and recently performed repertoire

Don Ramiro in La Cenerentola by Rossini

La Monnaie / De Munt

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