Il Barbiere di Siviglia (1988)

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Live performance from Schwetzinger Festspiele, 1988. What sets this IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA apart from all others available is its elegant realism. None of its visuals are the least bit cartoonish or blatantly designed for comedy. Dr. Bartolo’s house is a stark, stern-looking structure of plastered brick with a comfortable yet plain, white-curtained interior, while the costumes are highly realistic 18th century garb in subdued colors. Yet despite its fairly austere appearance the production is delightful, thanks to its performers and staging. The stage business is lively, witty and free of excessive slapstick, and every singer brings his or her character to life, all offering rich, vibrant characterizations that strike a perfect balance between comedy and humanity.

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Runtime: 159 mins Rating: 0.0

Cast

Gino Quilico

Figaro, a barber

Robert Lloyd

Don Basilio

David Kuebler

Count Almaviva, alias Lindoro

Cecilia Bartoli

Rosina

Carlos Feller

Doctor Bartolo

Gabriele Ferro

Conductor

Klaus Bruch

Fiorello

Edith Kertesz-Gabry

Berta

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Crew

Ezio Frigerio

Production Design

Gioacchino Rossini

Original Music Composer

Claus Viller

Director

Cesare Sterbini

Writer

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais

Original Story

Michael Hampe

Director

Gabriele Ferro

Music Director

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