GIOACHINO ROSSINI
Conducted by George Manahan
Directed by Christopher Mattaliano
MISCHIEF, LOVE, AND LAUGHTER SPARKLE WITH BEL CANTO MAGIC!
Count Almaviva has fallen for the charming Rosina, and enlists the help of the town barber Figaro to assist in winning her affection. Together they try to outwit her guardian Dr. Bartolo, who also vies for her hand (and inheritance). Classic shenanigans and twists promise to delight audiences both young and young at heart in one of the greatest bel canto comic operas of all time.
ABOUT OUR PRODUCTION
Performed in Italian with English captions.
Approximately 2 hours, with one intermission.
A fun-filled love letter to opera’s brilliant past, Christopher Mattaliano’s colorful and nostalgic production of The Barber of Seville stars Metropolitan Opera baritone John Moore as the scheming barber, mezzo-soprano Aleksandra Romano, last seen at Portland Opera as Isabella in The Italian Girl in Algiers, as Rosina, and tenor Jack Swanson as Count Almaviva.
PLAN YOUR VISIT | CONCIERGE SERVICES
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Join us one hour before curtain for a discussion providing context and unique insights into the world of the opera. After the performance join Christopher Mattaliano, Portland Opera’s general director, along with cast members or collaborators, for a post-show conversation.
Tickets start at $35. View seating map for Keller Auditorium.
ACCESSIBILITY
The performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia on June 9, 2019 at 2 PM will include an audio description of the visual and physical events on stage for patrons who are blind or have low vision. For patrons who are deaf or hard of hearing, each performance is visually translated with English text projected above the stage. If you require wheelchair, ADA, or companion seating, please let our Patron Services team know when you purchase tickets, so that we can ensure your visit to the opera is an excellent one.
Rosina
Aleksandra Romano
Count Almaviva
Jack Swanson
Figaro
John Moore
Doctor Bartolo
Eduardo Chama
Don Basilio
Adam Lau
Berta
Antonia Tamer
Fiorello
Geoffrey Schellenberg
An Officer
Thomas Cilluffo
Conductor
George Manahan
Director
Christopher Mattaliano