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Rossini's The Barber of Seville
A whirlwind of love, wit and mischief
Part of the Merry Opera Company tour 2027 Series
Add to my Calendar 27-02-2027 19:30 27-02-2027 21:30 36 Rossini's The Barber of Seville Get ready for opera’s ultimate feel-good comedy! Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville hits the stage in a whirlwind of brilliant disguises, breathless scheming, and unmatched vocal fireworks. Count Almaviva falls head over heels in love when he sees the beautiful Rosina. But he is stymied by her curmudgeonly, controlling guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants her hand - and her fortune - for himself. Enter Figaro, the town’s wily, fast-talking barber, who orchestrates a series of plots to outsmart the old doctor………… With high-octane energy and enchanting romantic duets, Merry Opera has created a deliciously mischievous show, sung in English (translation by Amanda Holden) by a cast of young professional opera singers directed by John Ramster. A perfect introduction for opera newcomers and a beloved staple for seasoned enthusiasts. Corn Exchange, Wallingford DD/MM/YYYYDetails
Corn Exchange
Market Place
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 0EG
England
Tickets
Prices: £30
Book Tickets
Programme
Gioachino Rossini – The Barber of Seville
Performers
Chad Vindin – Music Director / piano
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Programme Note
Get ready for opera’s ultimate feel-good comedy! Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville hits the stage in a whirlwind of brilliant disguises, breathless scheming, and unmatched vocal fireworks.
Count Almaviva falls head over heels in love when he sees the beautiful Rosina. But he is stymied by her curmudgeonly, controlling guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants her hand - and her fortune - for himself. Enter Figaro, the town’s wily, fast-talking barber, who orchestrates a series of plots to outsmart the old doctor…………
With high-octane energy and enchanting romantic duets, Merry Opera has created a deliciously mischievous show, sung in English (translation by Amanda Holden) by a cast of young professional opera singers directed by John Ramster. A perfect introduction for opera newcomers and a beloved staple for seasoned enthusiasts.
