Opera

Il barbiere di Siviglia

»So good, pure joy. If you think you don’t like opera, see this one.« Jan Gradvall

Barberaren I Sevilla Kungliga Operan.
  • LANGUAGE:
    Italian, Swedish surtitles
  • STAGE:
    Main stage
  • RUNNIING TIME:
    approx. 3 hrs

In this first chapter of the Figaro story the resourceful barber Figaro helps love-struck Count Almaviva get his Rosina. The next chapter is revealed in Le nozze di Figaro, another production by the same director and creative team on the spring programme.

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»Wonderfully action-packed, funny production. Amazing costumes and set design!« This is one of many audience comments after a performance of Il barbiere di Siviglia in spring 2024. A comedy full of disguises, complications, courtship and some of the greatest hits of the opera world. With inspiration from commedia dell’arte, director Linus Fellbom, set designer Julia Przedmojska and costume designer Lena Lindgren give new life to this action-packed story accompanied by Rossini’s inspiring music.

In this first chapter of the Figaro story the resourceful barber Figaro helps love-struck Count Almaviva get his Rosina. The next chapter is revealed in Le nozze di Figaro, another production by the same director and creative team on the spring programme. Rossini’s opera was created 30 years after Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro. Both are based on plays by the French playwright Beaumarchais.

  1. Act I

    97 mins

  2. Interval

    30 mins

  3. Act II

    55 mins

  • »the humour is maintained in Rossini's brilliantly funny music, finely utilised by the ensemble and orchestra«
  • »Catchy, street-smart The Barber of Seville«

    Introductions

    Ahead of all performances on the main stage  a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!

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    Föreställningsbilder

    • A group of people standing on top of a stage.
      Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024
    • A group of people standing on top of a stage.
      Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024
    • A couple of people that are on a stage.
      Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024
    • A group of people in costumes on a stage.
      Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2024
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      More on Il barbiere!

      The plot in just 35 seconds? Is that even possible? Yes, it is! Or listen to music from the opera - you will definitely recognise a few tunes.

      More on Il barbiere!

      The plot in just 35 seconds? Is that even possible? Yes, it is! Or listen to music from the opera - you will definitely recognise a few tunes.

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      TRAILER

      Il barbiere di Siviglia - trailer 2024

      The opera classic Il barbiere di Siviglia by Rossini - a production from 2024 at the Royal Opera.

      Il barbiere di Siviglia - trailer 2024
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      BEHIND THE SCENES

      Il barbiere di Siviglia explained in 35 seconds

      What is Il barbiere di Siviglia all about? Director Linus Fellbom explains.

      Il barbiere di Siviglia explained in 35 seconds
      Barberaren I Sevilla Musik.

      PLAYLIST

      Il barbiere di Sivilgia - playlist

      Music from Rossini's opera classic Il barbiere di Siviglia.

      Il barbiere di Sivilgia - playlist
      Barberaren I Sevilla.

      PREMIERE TALK

      Il barbiere di Siviglia - Premiere Talk 2024

      The Opera's dramaturg Katarina Aronsson meets the team behind Il barbiere di Siviglia in a conversation before the premiere.

      Il barbiere di Siviglia - Premiere Talk 2024
      • Cast
      • Music & direction

        Music Gioachino Rossini
        Libretto Cesare Sterbini after Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais' comedy
        Conductor Tobias Ringborg
        Direction & lighting design Linus Fellbom
        Scenography Julia Przedmojska
        Costumes & make-up Lena Lindgren
        Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson

      Cast subject to change.

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        Handpick your favorites this autumn - add at least three shows to the cart and get a 20% discount!

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      • secure your seat

        Weekday Subscriptions

        Sweeney Toddis part of our Monday I subscription this autumn - bring a friend or maybe a partner and brighten up boring Monday evenings at the Opera!

        VALID FOR AUTUMN 2024

      • 60% DISCOUNT

        Young Subscriber

        How about 60% discount? Yes, that is right! As a student or under the age of 26, you will get your seats at a fantastic price - valid on all subscriptions!

        VALID FOR AUTUMN 2024

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