Events: Arizona - Phoenix - Scottsdale

Love, mistaken identity, and humor are woven throughout The Barber of Seville, Rossini’s comic opera masterpiece. The Barber of Seville is considered one of the greatest opera buffa of all time, maintaining its popularity for over two hundred years.

Count Almaviva falls hopelessly in love with the beautiful Rosina, the young ward of a grumpy and elderly Bartolo who intends to marry her and claim her dowry. Dressed in disguise, Almaviva tries to earn Rosina’s affection for who he really is, rather than for his money and status. Almaviva assumes multiple identities including a poor student, a drunken soldier, and a singing tutor and priest. With the help of his companion Figaro, Almaviva stops at nothing as he pursues Rosina through a series of comical hijinks and bait-and-switch facades. Eventually revealing his true identity, he manages to win Rosina’s heart and the pair evade the disgruntled Bartolo, with love and laughter triumphing in the end.

PERFORMANCE DATES:

Phoenix – January 27 & 28, 2024 – Symphony Hall

Tucson – February 3 & 4, 2024 – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall

Performed in Italian with English and Spanish supertitles

Pre-Show Talk:

Learn more about each opera immediately before the performance with Joshua Borths, Stage Director of The Barber of Seville. These half-hour talks will enhance your opera experience, beginning one hour before each performance at Symphony Hall.