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Release Year1988
Runtime2h 40m
LanguageItalian
CertificationNR
GenresMusic
Votes1
DirectorBrian Large
WritersBrian Large
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsThe Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
About The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia
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.
Directed by Brian Large, The Met - Il Barbiere di Siviglia leans on a strong ensemble — Leo Nucci, Kathleen Battle, Rockwell Blake — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about music titles of 1988.
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