The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia (1988)
With its hilarious hijinks and vocal virtuosity, Rossini’s madcap comedy always proves a delightful treat. For this 1988 telecast, the Met assembled a cast capable of tackling both the musical and physical challenges of this bel canto farce, seen here in a whimsical production by John Cox. From the moment he takes the stage with Figaro’s iconic aria “Largo al factotum,” Leo Nucci combines winning charm with a robust baritone. Soprano Kathleen Battle tosses off one glittering vocal display after another as the feisty Rosina, while tenor Rowell Blake makes for an ardent Count Almaviva. Ralf Weikert conducts the lively performance, which also includes the comic duo of Enzo Dara as Dr. Bartolo and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Don Basilio.
Director: Brian Large
Genre: Music
Runtime: 160 min
Release Date: December 3, 1988
Cast
- Leo Nucci - Figaro
- Kathleen Battle - Rosina
- Rockwell Blake - Count Almaviva
- Enzo Dara - Bartolo
- Ferruccio Furlanetto - Basilio
- Ralf Weikert - Self - Conductor
Screenplay
- Cesare Sterbini (Lyricist)
Language: Italiano
Original Language: en
Keywords
opera
More Films by Director: Brian Large
More Films in Genre: Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia about?
- With its hilarious hijinks and vocal virtuosity, Rossini’s madcap comedy always proves a delightful treat. For this 1988 telecast, the Met assembled a cast capable of tackling both the musical and physical challenges of this bel canto farce, seen here in a whimsical production by John Cox. From the moment he takes the stage with Figaro’s iconic aria “Largo al factotum,” Leo Nucci combines winning charm with a robust baritone. Soprano Kathleen Battle tosses off one glittering vocal display after another as the feisty Rosina, while tenor Rowell Blake makes for an ardent Count Almaviva. Ralf Weikert conducts the lively performance, which also includes the comic duo of Enzo Dara as Dr. Bartolo and Ferruccio Furlanetto as Don Basilio.
- Who directed The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia was directed by Brian Large.
- Who stars in The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia stars Leo Nucci, Kathleen Battle, Rockwell Blake, Enzo Dara, Ferruccio Furlanetto, Ralf Weikert.
- How long is The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia has a runtime of 2h 40m (160 minutes).
- What genre is The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia?
- The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia is a Music film.