| Description |
1 videodisc (153 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
Based on Le barbier de Seville by De Beaumarchais. |
| Cast |
Figaro, David Malis ; Rosina, Jennifer Larmore ; Almaviva, Richard Croft ; Basilio, Simone Alaimo ; Bartolo, Renato Capecchi ; Berta, Leonie Schoon ; Fiorello/officer, Roger Smeets. |
| Credits |
Conductor, Alberto Zedda ; Netherlands Opera ; Netherlands Chamber Orchestra ; Chorus of the Netherlands Opera ; stage director, set design and costumes, Dario Fo ; video editor, Peter Rump. |
| Note |
Ed. recorded: Milan : C. Ricordi. |
| Event |
Recorded live in May 1992. |
| System Details |
DVD Video, "uncompressed PCM soundtrack for optimum stereo fidelity"--Container. |
| Summary |
For his first opera production, Dario Fo, the theater director known for his brilliant wit, chose to stage Rossini's Il barbiere di Siviglia for the Netherlands Opera. First mounted in 1987, it was a huge success, and a live recording of its revival has been made. |
| Language |
Sung in Italian with English subtitles. |
| Note |
GMD: videorecording. |
| Subject |
Operas.
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| Added Author |
Sterbini, Cesare, 1784-1831. Librettist.
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Zedda, Alberto. Conductor.
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Malis, David, 1961- Performer.
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Larmore, Jennifer. Performer.
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Croft, Richard, 1959- Performer.
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Alaimo, Simone. Performer.
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Capecchi, Renato. Performer.
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Schoon, Leonie. Performer.
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Smeets, Roger. Performer.
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Hulscher, Hans. Director.
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Breemen, George van. Production personnel.
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Fo, Dario. Designer. Costume designer.
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Beaumarchais, Pierre Augustin Caron de, 1732-1799.
Barbier de Séville.
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Nederlands Operakoor. Performer.
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Nederlands Kamerorkest. Performer.
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Nederlandse Omroepprogramma Stichting.
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RM Arts (Firm)
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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| Added Title |
Barbiere di Siviglia.
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| Note |
Parallel title on container: Barbiere di Siviglia |
| Standard No. |
014381577921 |
| Music No. |
ID5779RADVD Image Entertainment |
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