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Il Barbiere di Siviglia (1988)

1988-12-01 · 2h 39m · IT
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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.

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Claus VillerDirectorCesare SterbiniWriterMichael HampeDirector

Top billed cast

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Gino QuilicoGino QuilicoFigaro, a barberCecilia BartoliCecilia BartoliRosinaDavid KueblerDavid KueblerCount Almaviva, alias LindoroCarlos FellerCarlos FellerDoctor BartoloRobert LloydRobert LloydDon BasilioKlaus BruchKlaus BruchFiorelloEdith Kertesz-GabryEdith Kertesz-GabryBertaPaul KeppelerPaul KeppelerAmbrogioEberhard KatzEberhard KatzSergeantGustav LütgentheyGustav LütgentheyNotaryGabriele FerroGabriele FerroConductor

Keywords

OperaOpera live performance

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · MusicTheme affinityOpera · Opera Live PerformanceDialogue densityComedyPacingLongDirector preference480918 · 480920Actor preference476833 · 473308 · 480909

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Frequently asked questions about Il Barbiere di Siviglia

What is Il Barbiere di Siviglia about?

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.

How long is Il Barbiere di Siviglia?

Il Barbiere di Siviglia has a runtime of 159 minutes.