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Live from the Met: II Barblere di
Siviglla Rossini 's setting of the first play in the trilogy by Beaumarchais is the tale of Figaro before his marriage, when he was a carefree barber in the city of Seville. It involves much intrigue - with secret letters, disguises and hastily hatched plots. Presented by Margaret Juntwait.
New York Metropolitan Opera Chorus and Orchestra, conductor Maurizio Benini Acts land 2

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Unknown:
Siviglla Rossini
Presented By:
Margaret Juntwait.
Conductor:
Maurizio Benini
Rosina:
Katarina Karneus (mezzo)
Count Almaviva:
Matthew Polenzani (tenor)
Figaro:
Franco Vassallo (baritone)
Dr Bartolo:
Carlos Chausson (bass)
Don Basilio:
Ferruccio Furlanetto (bass)
Berta:
Claudia Waite (soprano)
Sergeant:
Bernard Fitch (tenor)
Source: Radio Times

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