Figaro's here, Figaro's there, Figaro's everywhere, helping Count Almaviva win the hand of the lovely Rosina. But first the Count and his trusty barber must stop her guardian, Doctor Bartolo, from marrying her himself. Rossini's masterpiece, described by Verdi as "the most beautiful comic opera of all", presented live from New York by Margaret Juntwait.

Act1

7.05 Interval: Met Opera Quiz
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7.25 Act 2

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