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Figaro står framför Doktor Bartolo som sitter i en barberstol. Bartolo har raklödder på kinderna och en stor klick i pannan.
Opera

Il barbiere di Siviglia

Opera in two acts by Gioachino Rossini (1792–1868). Libretto Cesare Sterbini, based on a comedy by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais.

Rossini’s homage to joie de vivre and young love.

  • Duration

    C. 3 h (incl. 30 min interval)

  • Stage

    Main Stage

  • Genre

    Opera

  • Language

    Italian. Surtitles in Swedish and English.

  • Price

    150–750 kr

  • Accessibility

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What is it about love that makes everyone lose their common sense? Maybe the answer lies in Rossini’s effervescent comedy – an energetic romp that will also appeal to younger audiences.

”Musical comedy on a level one seldom encounters” Expressen
”An eclectic production which makes references to both the macarena and Abba.” Göteborgs-Posten

Figaro the barber can solve just about anything. When Rosina and Count Almaviva fall in love, Figaro immediately steps in as their self-appointed matchmaker – even though Rosina has been locked away by the old doctor Bartolo. Chaos of course ensues, as everything becomes hopelessly tangled.

Il barbiere di Siviglia is Rossini at his exuberant best. Egotism and empathy, greed and generosity – it dissects human quirks and twists them into comedy. Created in 2021, the minimal yet vibrant set places the spotlight firmly on the characters and on Rossini’s dazzling music, with its breathtaking coloratura, elegant ensemble pieces and infectious joy.

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Count AlmavivaLiam Bonthrone
Doctor Bartolo

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Fiorello

Fredrik Samuelsson

An officer

Henrik Andersson

The Göteborg Opera Men’s Chorus
The Göteborg Opera Orchestra

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Introductions

One hour prior to each Main Stage opera, we offer an introduction (in Swedish) to the evening’s performance. Introductions take about 20 minutes, and are presented on the Small Stage. They are popular, so come in time, since there is limited seating which can fill up quickly.

Introductions are free to attend – your ticket is enough for entry.

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En man i röd läder trenchcoat och huvudduk står och sjunger. Bakom honom står en kontrabasist och en elbasist.

In photo:  Vassilis Kavayas, GöteborgsOperans Kör|Photographer:  Lennart Sjöberg

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