Rossini's Opera The Barber of Seville from Lyric Opera San Diego
Birch North Park Theatre (2891 University Avenue San Diego, CA 92104)
- Full Price:
- $42.00
- Our Price:
- $21.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for The Barber of Seville have expired.
The last date listed for The Barber of Seville was Thursday November 18, 2010 / 7:30pm.
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Goldstar Member Tips
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Priscilla Dioquino on What to Wear
Best to dress up for the opera; when else will you do it
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susan dawson on Where to Park
Ample street and paid parking.
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susan dawson on Where to Eat
Urban Solace, average.
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Wonderful! Thank you, Lyric Opera. The Barber of Seville is pretty weak on plot (something lost in translation?) and not as funny as a lot of their other productions, but the cast is excellent. These songs are really, really difficult, but the voices are first rate.Written on Nov 19 2010
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Rebecca
We love the Lyric Opera and HATE to knock it, but we didn't think that this was their finest moment. The cast was earnest as always, but even for a company operating on a shoestring budget, it could have been better executed. Lack of creativity aside, we were worried about the cast possibly falling and hurting themselves on a rickety set that trembled when they walked on it and was visually dismal and depressing. Rosina looked like she might trip on the loose hem of her dress. Figaro's cart looked like it would have been more at home at the local Ikea. It was all just distracting. We were blown away by their production of Pirates of Penzance, and will certainly attend their upcoming Gondoliers, but this was a disappointing production that ran out of steam by the end of the 2nd act, reusing gags from 5 minutes before (Dr. Bartolo imitating Rosina- funny the first time, uncomfortable the 2nd time). The end of the 2nd act featured staging that made no sense, illuminated by work lights (bright white overhead lighting) for some unknown reason, with unintelligable diction, creating a finale of utter confusion. Overall, Rosina sang beautifully, but was wooden in her acting. Figaro acted well, but couldn't hit the critical higher notes of one of the most well-known arias of all time. The conductor didn't follow the singer's breaths and phrasing. C'est la vie. We still love this company- just not this production.Written on Nov 20 2010
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Priscilla Dioquino
A fun story and pretty good performance, but something kind of fell flat. According to the program, it was supposed to be really funny but it didn't quite reach its potential. I agree with another reviewer that some of the singing was difficult to understand. Even though they translated it to English, I still could have used some subtitles at some parts. Some of the performers were really in character and funny though.Written on Nov 19 2010
The orchestra was exceptionally good and the venue is fantastic. And afterwards, you're right in the heart of North Park and can grab some food or hit the dessert place Heaven Sent Desserts like we did.
My husband is familiar with Rossini and the music, and I would say he enjoyed it more than I and would give it 4 stars. The third act was my favorite.
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susan dawson
Average performance. Difficult to follow the language. Theatre was nice. Keep trying.Written on Nov 19 2010
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More Information About The Barber of Seville
Website
http://www.lyricoperasandiego.org/events_movies.htm#Barber
Quotes & Highlights
- The Barber of Seville was one of the first Italian operas to be performed in America, premiering in New York City in November, 1825, nine years after its world premiere in Rome.
- “The Lyric’s production… featured high quality singing and excellent instrumental accompaniment.” --Sandiego.com Arts
Description
by Gioachino Rossini
Set in Seville in the late 18th Century, Rossini’s most famous opera is about a young Spanish nobleman, Count Almaviva, who is in love with the beauteous and rich Rosina, ward of the lecherous Doctor Bartolo, who plans his own marriage to her. Along comes the meddling Figaro, the town barber and suddenly there are all the ingredients for confusion and mayhem ...But will there be a happy ending?
About the Ticket Supplier: Lyric Opera San Diego
Formerly known as San Diego Comic Opera, Lyric Opera San Diego has been bringing accessible, affordable opera and musical theatre productions to San Diego since 1979. The company performs operas and musicals from the European and American tradition, in English, presenting the finest young musical talent available with full orchestra and chorus accompaniment.