Barber of Seville

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Gioacchino Rossini's much beloved opera, "The Barber of Seville" (Il barbiere di Siviglia), is considered the most popular opera buffa (comic opera) of all‐time.

The story follows a traditional Commedia dell`arte structure, with many characters seemingly based on famous stock characters. The plot involves a Spanish count, called simply The Count although "Almaviva" appears as an additional name who has fallen in love at first sight with a girl called Rosine. To ensure that she really loves him and not just his money, the Count disguises himself as a poor college student named Lindor, and attempts to woo her. His plans are foiled by Rosine's guardian Doctor Bartholo, who keeps her locked up in his house and intends to marry her himself. The Count's luck changes, however, after a chance reunion with an ex‐servant of his, Figaro, who is currently working as a barber and therefore has access to the Doctor's home.

After being promised money, and afraid the Count will seek revenge on him if he refuses, Figaro devises a variety of ways for the Count and Rosine to meet and talk, first as Lindor, then as Alonzo, a fellow student of the same music master, Bazile. The story culminates in the marriage of the Count and Rosine.