barbiere di Siviglia, Il

Classification added September 29, 2015
Premiered February 20, 1816
Rome. Teatro Argentina

Composer:

Gioachino Rossini
Original Language:
Italian
Librettist:
Cesare Sterbini
Description:
Opera in Two Acts

Notes:

Text founded on Beaumarchais

Time Period:

17th Century

Place:

Seville, Spain

Classification key

  • L – Leading
  • F – Featured
  • S – Supporting
  • B – Solo Bit
  • CB – Chorus Bit
  • MB – Mute Bit
Role Voice Part Classification
Rosina, the doctor's ward Mezzo SopranoL
Count Almaviva TenorL
Figaro, a barber BaritoneL
Doctor Bartolo BassL
Don Basilio, a singing teacher BassL
Berta, Rosina's governess (*with aria = featured) SopranoS/F
Fiorello, servant to the Count BassS
Ambrogio, servant to the doctor BassB
An Officer (Sergeant) Baritone or BassB
A Notary Silent
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: TB