The barber of seville

by Gioachino Antonio Rossini

Aaron St. Clair Nicholson as Figaro in the Calgary Opera production of The Barber of Seville. Photo by Trudie Lee.

One of the great top-ten operas of all time. A popular hit, and a joy for all ages…

Saturday, April 25, 2009, 8pm
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 7:30pm
Friday, May 1, 2009, 8pm
ADDED Sunday Matinee: Sunday, May 3, 2009, 2pm
Jubilee Auditorium
1415 - 14th Avenue NW

Click here to listen to the offical Pre-Show Chat for The Barber of Seville

Sung in Italian with English translations projected above the stage

Calgary Opera closes its season with Rossini’s popular hit, The Barber of Seville.  Premiered in 1816 at the Teatro Argentina in Rome, The Barber tells the story of love and deception as two men struggle to win the heart of the beautiful and fair Rosina. The Barber’s playful and highly energetic score is now recognized the world over. Calgary Opera is excited to conclude its season with this much-loved masterpiece.

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