The read
It runs long at 2h 39m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
1 audience votes
Key crew
- Claus VillerDirector
- Cesare SterbiniWriter
- Gioachino RossiniOriginal Music Composer
- Michael HampeDirector
Cast
- Gino QuilicoFigaro, a barber
- Cecilia BartoliRosina
- David KueblerCount Almaviva, alias Lindoro
- Carlos FellerDoctor Bartolo
- Robert LloydDon Basilio
- Klaus BruchFiorello
- Edith Kertesz-GabryBerta
- Paul KeppelerAmbrogio
- Eberhard KatzSergeant
- Gustav LütgentheyNotary
- Gabriele FerroSelf - Conductor
- Gioachino RossiniSelf - Composer