The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia)
Gioachino Rossiniprem. 1816Classical work chronology
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Figaro helps Count Almaviva outwit Rosina's guardian in Rossini's fast-moving comic opera. Disguises and mistaken identities drive the action, while elaborate ensembles let several characters pursue conflicting plans...
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