© In höchsten Tönen Opera at the Crypt: Il barbiere di Siviglia
Vienna, Peterskirche — Krypta
About the Event
In the historic setting of the crypt of St. Peter's Church, you can experience Rossini's work up close as a story full of wit, passion, and intrigue, featuring the most famous arias from the world of opera. Let yourself be seduced by Rossini's genius and a healthy dose of love and cunning!
Gioachino Rossini's masterpiece “Il barbiere di Siviglia” is one of the greatest comic operas of all time. This masterpiece delights with a perfect blend of musical brilliance and sparkling humor, which has been captivating audiences for over 200 years.
Slightly abridged and accompanied by piano, this popular opera can be experienced in its purest form, focusing entirely on the essentials.
OPER in der KRYPTA stands for authentic opera craftsmanship and guarantees the original as it was written. Established as Austria's smallest opera theater, the performances in the KRYPTA captivate audiences with their intensity and high quality.
The crypt is pleasantly temperate in all seasons.
Plot
Act 1
Count Almaviva sings a serenade to his beloved Rosina every morning from beneath her balcony. His clever friend, the barber Figaro, helps him and reveals that Dr. Bartolo wants to marry his ward Rosina in order to gain a rich inheritance.
Despite Bartolo's vigilance, Rosina manages to drop a letter from her balcony asking for the name of the singer, whom she does not yet know. Almaviva follows Figaro's suggestion and calls himself “Lindoro.” Delighted, Rosina writes Lindoro a love letter.
The music teacher Basilio warns Dr. Bartolo about Almaviva and reveals that he is Lindoro. Figaro, on the other hand, tells Rosina that his lovesick cousin Lindoro is waiting for a letter from her.
Almaviva tries everything to get close to Rosina. He pretends to be a soldier looking for lodgings, but fails because Bartolo, as a doctor, is not required to take in soldiers.
Act II
Almaviva finally gains access as the singing teacher “Don Alonzo.” He pretends to be standing in for the sick music teacher Basilio and gives Rosina a singing lesson. Meanwhile, Figaro obtains the key to the balcony door so that Rosina can secretly escape at night.
When Bartolo overhears Almaviva and Rosina in disguise, he plans to thwart their escape and marry her that very night. The count now tells Rosina the truth and she agrees to flee. When the notary arrives to marry Rosina and Bartolo, he is forced to certify the marriage of Rosina and Almaviva.
With the police in tow, Dr. Bartolo finds the newlyweds. Count Almaviva generously leaves Rosina's dowry to him.
Practical Information
The crypt is pleasantly warm at any time of year.
Program
- Gioachino Rossini – Il barbiere di Siviglia
Cast / Production
Count Almaviva, admirer of Rosinas: Andrés Alzate
Dr. Bartolo, Rosina's guardian: Florian Pejrimovsky
Rosina: Eli Our
Figaro, Barber: Jubin Amiri
Basilio, music teacher: Benedikt Berndonnerl
Fiorello, servant of Almaviva: Minhyeok Choi
Berta, old housekeeper of Dr. Bartolo: Katharina Jing An Gebauer
Musical and general direction: Ekaterina Nokkert
Address
Peterskirche, Petersplatz, Vienna, Austria — Google Maps
