New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville
Synopsis
Performed at the Lincoln Center. Conducted by Sarah Caldwell. The staging and costuming explicitly telegraphed the characters. For example, Rosina (Beverly Sills) has a gown with feathers and her room resembles a birdcage complete with a swing, telegraphing her as being confined like a bird.. Figaro (Alan Titus) looks like a barber pole, while the notary (Michael Rubino) has an inkwell on his hat. Dr. Bartolo (Donald Gramm) wears two pillars that are cracked after his plans to marry Rosina are thwarted. Tenor Henry Price as Almaviva sports books in his disguise as a student.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirk Browning, Sarah Caldwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Cesare Sterbini
- Original Title
- New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirk Browning, Sarah Caldwell
Cesare Sterbini
Department Leadership Roster
Kirk Browning
Director
Cesare Sterbini
Writer
Sarah Caldwell
Director
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What is New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville about?
Performed at the Lincoln Center. Conducted by Sarah Caldwell. The staging and costuming explicitly telegraphed the characters. For example, Rosina (Beverly Sills) has a gown with feathers and her room resembles a birdcage complete with a swing, telegraphing her as being confined like a bird.. Figaro (Alan Titus) looks like a barber pole, while the notary (Michael Rubino) has an inkwell on his hat. Dr. Bartolo (Donald Gramm) wears two pillars that are cracked after his plans to marry Rosina are thwarted. Tenor Henry Price as Almaviva sports books in his disguise as a student.
Who directed New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville?
New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville was directed by Kirk Browning, Sarah Caldwell.
Who stars in New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville?
The principal cast of New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville includes Beverly Sills, Henry Price, Alan Titus, Donald Gramm, Samuel Ramey.
When was New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville released and how long is it?
New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 2h 36m.