The Teatro Real in Madrid hosted this version of Rossini's two-act opera IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA. Among the glittering cast, Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez takes the lead role of Count Almaviva, while Maria Bayo stars as Rosina. Complementing the production, behind-the-scenes footage offers viewers a glimpse at how this .. Read more
| Starring | Ruggero Raimondi, María Bayo, Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Praticò |
|---|---|
| Director | Ángel Luis Ramírez |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
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The Teatro Real in Madrid hosted this version of Rossini's two-act opera IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA. Among the glittering cast, Peruvian tenor Juan Diego Florez takes the lead role of Count Almaviva, while Maria Bayo stars as Rosina. Complementing the production, behind-the-scenes footage offers viewers a glimpse at how this production sprung to life, while the history of Rossini's masterpiece is also explored.
| Starring | Ruggero Raimondi, María Bayo, Juan Diego Flórez, Bruno Praticò, Pietro Spagnoli |
|---|---|
| Director | Ángel Luis Ramírez |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS |
| Run time | DVD: 2 hrs 46 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Music/Musical |
| Released | DVD: 14 Nov 2005 |
| Format | DVD |
This performance is amusingly and attractively staged with excellent use of colour and effective sets. The singing is also very good but what puts it into a diffent class is the presence of the Peruvian tenor in the cast. Definitely highly recommended.