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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Il Barbiere di Siviglia Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Gino Quilico
He was 33, now 69 years old
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as Figaro, a barber |
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Robert Lloyd
He was 48, now 84 years old
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as Don Basilio |
Il Barbiere di Siviglia Crew
| Name |
Department |
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Ezio Frigerio as Production Design. He was 58 (now 93) years old
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Art |
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Gioachino Rossini as Original Music Composer. He was 196 (76) years old when He died
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Sound |
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Claus Viller as Director. |
Directing |
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Cesare Sterbini as Writer. He was 204 (47) years old when He died
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Writing |
