The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Large
- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Sterbini
- Original Title
- The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Large
Cesare Sterbini
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Large
Director
Patricia Zipprodt
Costume Design
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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 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.
Who directed The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia was directed by Brian Large.
Who stars in The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
The principal cast of The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia includes Leo Nucci, Kathleen Battle, Rockwell Blake, Enzo Dara, Ferruccio Furlanetto.
When was The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia released and how long is it?
The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 2h 40m.