Il Barbiere di Siviglia 35 years old

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.

Credits

Il Barbiere di Siviglia Cast

Name Character
Gino Quilico He was 33, now 69 years old as Figaro, a barber
Robert Lloyd He was 48, now 84 years old as Don Basilio

Il Barbiere di Siviglia Crew

Name Department
Ezio Frigerio as Production Design. He was 58 (now 94) years old Art
Gioachino Rossini as Original Music Composer. He was 196 (76) years old when He died Sound
Claus Viller as Director. Directing
Cesare Sterbini as Writer. He was 204 (47) years old when He died Writing
Il Barbiere di Siviglia poster
Il Barbiere di Siviglia (35 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, December 01, 1988
  • Runtime: 159 minutes