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Barber of Seville SFOpera Review – Some new Twists on an old Favorite

Posted on November 17, 2013 by philip

There are some old favorites, such as Tosca in which the music, characters, and/or the plot are so complex that a skilled director can bring a new insight to the most jaded opera lover. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is not one of these.   Continue reading »

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The Barber of Seville – Always delightful

Posted on February 17, 2011 by philip

How can anyone not like Rossini’s The Barber of Seville? The music is so light-hearted and tuneful, the good guys are so sweet and simple, the bad guys are so ridiculous you can’t hate them, the love story is so predictable, and the details of the plot are so absurd – what is there not to like? Continue reading »

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