The Barber of Seville to Open this Weekend at Sarasota Opera
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TUESDAY FEB 18, 2025 |
Sarasota Opera will open Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville on Saturday, Feb. 22. One of the most beloved comic operas in the repertoire, it is also one of the most frequently performed works worldwide. There will be ten performances of the opera through March 29 at the Sarasota Opera House. The opera is a comedic masterpiece filled with wit, slapstick humor, and clever dialogue. Its comic elements are timeless and continue to entertain audiences of all ages. Rossini's score is packed with memorable melodies and energetic, engaging music. The overture is particularly famous and has been used in various films, cartoons, and commercials. Warner Brothers famously used it as the soundtrack for a Bugs Bunny cartoon entitled The Rabbit of Seville.
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