The Barber of Seville (2009)

Music by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini after Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais’ play Le barbier de Séville

Performed in Italian
Performances: June 27, 30, July 5, 8, 10
Other Productions: 1976, 1988, 1999

Cast
Fiorello, Count Almaviva’s servant: Patrick McNally
Count Almaviva: John Osborn
Figaro, a barber: John Moore
Rosina, ward of Dr. Bartolo: Jane Redding
Dr. Bartolo, a physician: David Ward
Don Basilio, a music Master: Stefan Szkafarowsky
Berta, Dr. Bartolo’s housemaid: Jami Rhodes
Sergeant: Stephen Fish
Ambrogio: Benjamin Klaus
The Notary: Chris Fusco

Production
Conductor: Robert L. Larsen
Stage Director: Robert L. Larsen
Assistant Conductor: Richard Cordova
Assistant Stage Director: Kyle Marrero
Harpsichord Continuo: Elden Little
Chorus Master: Lisa Hasson
Musical Preparation: Elden Little, Joshua Pepper
Scenic Design: Eduardo Sicangco for Virginia Opera
Lighting Design: Barry Steele
Make-Up/Hair Design: Elsen Associates, Inc.
Costumes: Malabar Limited, Toronto
Production Stage Manager: Erin Thompson
Supertitle Operator: Adam Skog


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