Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
Synopsis
For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theatre director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia sung in Italian for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success and a live recording of its revival in May 1992, the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth, has been made. Fo has said that Rossini is the musician of eating and love. He composes music rich in herbs and aromas, in which you find olives, tomatoes, fish, grapes, roses and rosemary, sheets and tablecloths, dry wine and the laughter of girls. His Barber is a joyful carnival. During the overture he fills the stage with carnival revelers and immediately the commedia dell' arte origins of opera buffa are restored. Visual theatrics abound, never at the expense of the music, but highlighting it, engaging the eye as well as the ear. Fo addresses the heart more than the intellect and Rossini's comedy comes up dazzling and vital.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Sterbini, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cesare Sterbini, Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
Gioachino Rossini
Department Leadership Roster
Cesare Sterbini
Writer
Gioachino Rossini
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia about?
For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theatre director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia sung in Italian for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success and a live recording of its revival in May 1992, the 200th anniversary of Rossini's birth, has been made. Fo has said that Rossini is the musician of eating and love. He composes music rich in herbs and aromas, in which you find olives, tomatoes, fish, grapes, roses and rosemary, sheets and tablecloths, dry wine and the laughter of girls. His Barber is a joyful carnival. During the overture he fills the stage with carnival revelers and immediately the commedia dell' arte origins of opera buffa are restored. Visual theatrics abound, never at the expense of the music, but highlighting it, engaging the eye as well as the ear. Fo addresses the heart more than the intellect and Rossini's comedy comes up dazzling and vital.
Who directed Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia?
Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia?
The principal cast of Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia includes Richard Croft, Renato Capecchi, Jennifer Larmore, Davis Malis, Simone Alaimo.
When was Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia released and how long is it?
Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia was composed by Gioachino Rossini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia?
Rossini: Il Barbiere Di Siviglia holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).