HD OPERA! : Il Barbiere de Siviglia A NEW MBC Series! An MBC Premiere HD DIGITAL Presentation! In collaboration with Emerging Pictures See the best Operas in the world… in HD… Right in your own neighborhood!  Il Barbiere de Siviglia An Opera Buffa in Two Acts Performance at: Teatro La Fenice, Venice, Date of performance: April 2008 Approximate running time: 2 hours and 37 minutes Music: Gioacchino Rossini, Libretto Cesare Sterbini based on Beaumarchais's comedy Le Barbiere de Séville, Conductor: Antonino Fogliani Director: Bepi Morassi Cast: Roberto Frontali, baritone: Figaro, Rinat Shaham, mezzo-soprano: Rosina, Francesco Meli, tenor: Count Almavia, Bruno de Simone, baritone: Dr. Bartolo, Giovanni Furlanetto, bass: Don Basilio About IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA This “Opera Buffa”, (inspiring stories to this day, like Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street), was hated at its first original performance only to become a hit within a week, is one of the most performed operas worldwide, and certainly Rossini’s most famous and beloved. It features numerous Arias that have reached such a status of fame to sound familiar to anyone’s ears (i.e. Figaro’s signature Aria Largo al factotum and Rosina’s final Aria Una voce poco fa) along with some of Rossini’s most brilliant sextets involving the entire company. In the form of comedy, Il Barbiere di Siviglia tells the story of Rosina who refuses to marry Doctor Bartolo, her guardian, as she is in love with Lindoro (the Count Almaviva in disguise). After many twists and tricks, and thanks to the strategic help of Figaro, Lindoro (the Count of Almaviva) and Rosina finally succeed in getting married. Don’t know much about Opera? Now is your chance to experience the theatrical drama of a world class opera in HIGH DEFINITION projection. You will be provided a written synopsis of the story, And you can discuss with opera enthusiasts at intermission. Try it! You’ll like it! Admission for this Special Event: $18 and $16 MBC Members  
Sunday, November 02, 2008 at 8:00 PM Miami Beach Cinematheque 512 Espanola Way Miami Beach, FL 33139 Phone: (305) 673-4567 Website: www.mbcinema.com E-Mail: info@mbcinema.com Map & Directions |
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