The Paramount Theater of Charlottesville

Composed by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini
Orchestral edition by Bryan Higgins, by arrangement with Motet Music Publishing Company
Sung in Italian with English subtitles.

Get ready for scheming, singing, and romantic chaos in Charlottesville Opera’s production of Rossini’s effervescent comedy The Barber of Seville. When the clever barber, Figaro, helps Count Almaviva woo the lovely Rosina, the result is a whirlwind of disguises, deceptions, and delightful hijinks. Our orchestra brings Rossini’s sparkling score to life—including the instantly recognizable “Largo al factotum”—while the mesmerizing performers navigate this madcap love story with wit and vocal brilliance. With vibrant period costumes and sets that capture the warmth of 18th-century Spain, this is opera at its most fun, proving that sometimes the best way to win a heart is with a little mischief and a lot of music.

Friday, July 17 at 7:00PM

Sunday, July 19 at 2:00PM

Charlottesville Opera, formerly Ash Lawn Opera, presents opera and musical theater productions throughout the year to entertain and educate. The company’s education initiatives provide free live musical experiences for more than 2,000 students each year. Charlottesville Opera is also home to the Ader Emerging Artist program where each summer, over 140 theater professionals, singers, orchestra musicians, directors, and designers gather in Charlottesville to produce two Main Stage performances in addition to concerts throughout the community in June and July.

Charlottesville Opera’s Season Presenting Sponsor is The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation.

One 20-minute intermission between Act I & Act II
Act I is approximately 90 mins.
Act II is approximately 70 mins.
Estimated length including intermission: 3hrs

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! The Paramount Theater is pleased to bring diverse programming to the stage and screen. The Theater does not provide advisories about subject matter for events, as sensitivities vary. Not all events may appeal to, or be appropriate for, every person. Patrons are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the shows offered in order to make informed decisions prior to purchasing tickets.

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