Seville Sings
Rossini's comic opera comes to Glyndebourne, full of catchy tunes and clever schemes. Annabel Arden's production is a contemporary classic, with a talented cast bringing the story to life.
Are you ready to be transported to the sun-kissed streets of Seville, where love, deception, and music entwine? Rossini's _The Barber of Seville_ is a glittering comic jewel, with a story that follows Count Almaviva as he falls in love with the beautiful Rosina and enlists the help of cunning barber Figaro to win her heart.
The production, directed by Annabel Arden, is a contemporary Glyndebourne classic, with vibrant sets and costumes that draw on Spanish culture and a dash of surrealism. The cast is led by Chinese mezzo Hongni Wu as the feisty Rosina, alongside Maltese tenor Nico Darmanin as Count Almaviva and prize-winning Catalan baritone Lluis Calvet i Pey as the charismatic Figaro.
The opera will be performed at Glyndebourne in Glynde from Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to Saturday, 7 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. With its crowd-pleasing score and talented cast, _The Barber of Seville_ is the ultimate operatic treat, offering a showcase for singers to demonstrate their solo virtuosity and musical brilliance.
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