

Figaro uses every trick he can muster to outwit Dr Bartolo and ensure his master wins his chosen bride. He meets his match in the would-be-bride Rosina, who has schemes of her own. Glyndebourne favourite Danielle de Niese adds the crafty Rosina to her growing list of bel canto heroines. Directed by Annabel Arden with playful energy springing from Rossini’s joyous music, this new production heralds the welcome return of a masterpiece not seen at Glyndebourne Festival since 1982.
Glyndebourne Live: Il barbiere di Siviglia was directed by Annabel Arden.
Glyndebourne Live: Il barbiere di Siviglia runs for 5h 22min, and was released in 2016.
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