The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Dec 03, 1988 · 2h 40m
Director
Brian LargeOverview
With its hilarious hijinks and vocal virtuosity, Rossini’s madcap comedy always proves a delightful treat. For this 1988 telecast, the Met assembled a cast capable of tackling both the musical and physical challenges of this bel canto farce, seen here in a whimsical production by John Cox. From the moment he takes the stage with Figaro’s iconic aria “Largo al factotum,” Leo Nucci combines winning charm with a robust baritone. Soprano Kathleen Battle tosses off one glittering vocal display after another as the feisty Rosina, while tenor Rowell Blake makes for an ardent Count Almaviva. Ralf Weikert conducts the lively performance, which also includes the comic duo of Enzo Dara as Dr. Bartolo and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Don Basilio.
Cast of The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Crew of The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
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What is The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia about?
With its hilarious hijinks and vocal virtuosity, Rossini’s madcap comedy always proves a delightful treat. For this 1988 telecast, the Met assembled a cast capable of tackling both the musical and physical challenges of this bel canto farce, seen here in a whimsical production by John Cox. From the moment he takes the stage with Figaro’s iconic aria “Largo al factotum,” Leo Nucci combines…
When was The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia released?
The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia was released on December 3, 1988.
How long is The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
Who directed The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia was directed by Brian Large.
Who is in the cast of The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
The cast of The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia includes Leo Nucci (Figaro), Kathleen Battle (Rosina), Rockwell Blake (Count Almaviva), Enzo Dara (Bartolo) and Ferruccio Furlanetto (Basilio).