Publisher's Synopsis
The Barber of Seville is a comic opera written by Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini in 1856. The story follows the adventures of the Count Almaviva, who is in love with the beautiful Rosina. However, Rosina is being kept under lock and key by her guardian, Dr. Bartolo, who wants to marry her for her fortune. The Count enlists the help of Figaro, a clever barber, to help him win Rosina's heart and outsmart Dr. Bartolo. The opera is full of humor, romance, and beautiful music, including the famous aria ""Largo al factotum"" sung by Figaro. The Barber of Seville is a beloved classic of the opera world and continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences around the world.To Which Are Added, Cast Of The Characters, Entrances And Exits, Relative Positions Of The Performers On The Stage, And The Whole Of The Stage Business.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
