Join lecturer Neil Adelman in a lively discussion of the opera The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini. Registration suggested but not required.
The Barber of Seville Overview:
Irrepressible Rosina refuses to marry her pompous old guardian. Meanwhile, a bold young count is eager to win Rosina for himself. And who’s going to make sure those two finish the opera united? The cleverest character in all of Seville: the barber Figaro, whose services are sought after by everyone for everything (the guy has a lot more talents than just cutting hair). Rossini’s music—the aural equivalent of champagne—is the last word in humor, inspiring smiles and laughter on every page of the score, which is what makes Barber the most popular of all operatic comedies.
Lyric Opera of Chicago performances of this opera are from Sept. 28 - Oct. 27
Additional Upcoming Opera Lectures at the Library (all from 2-3 PM):
Sunday, November 10, Don Giovanni
Sunday, January 26, Madama Butterfly
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