THE BARBER OF SEVILLE
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 7:30 PM & Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3 PM
Maryland Hall | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
Music by Gioachino Rossini
Libretto by Cesare Sterbini
Presented in Italian with English subtitles.
Step into the lively world of Gioachino Rossini’s comedic masterpiece, with the mischievous adventures of the witty barber, Figaro! Join him as he comes to the aid of Count Almaviva to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, and outsmart her lecherous guardian. With Figaro’s cunning schemes and Almaviva’s charm, sparks fly, laughter ensues, and love blossoms amidst the uproarious chaos. The Barber of Seville is a tour de force of humor, romance, and sheer theatrical magic.
Rossini’s BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA (CRITCAL EDITION BY ZEDDA) is made by arrangement with Hendon Music, Inc., a Boosey & Hawkes company, Sole Agent in the U.S., Canada and Mexico for Casa Ricordi/Universal Music Publishing Ricordi S.R.L., publisher and copyright owner.
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CAST
Coming Soon!
The Annapolis Opera Chorus
Alex Blenman
James Carpenter
J.P. Gorski
David Hancock
Henry Hubbard
James Huchla
Kellen Johnson
Timothy Kjer
Brandon Shaw McKnight
Bryan Kihara
Timothy Kjer
Brandon Shaw McKnight
creative team
Coming Soon!
Craig Kier
Conductor
Chuck Hudson
Director
Peter Leibold
Lighting Designer
April Joy Bastian
Scenic Designer
Chris Brusberg
Advancing Production Manager
Ashley Pollard
Onsite Production Manager
Sherrie Dee Brewer
Stage Manager
Sharlene Clinton
Wardrobe Supervisor
JoAnn Kulesza
Principal Coach/Chorus Master
Alana Hill
Wig & Makeup Designer
OPERA INSIGHT SERIES
Our popular Opera Insight Series events are presentations on a variety of topics related to our operas and programming. Featuring renowned guest speakers who are well-versed in their topic of discussion, each Opera Insight event aims to provide audiences with a larger depth and breadth of knowledge about a production.
Don’t wait to reserve your seat! Space is limited, and these events do sell out. Registration closes 24 hours before the event. If you would like to register after this time, please email vmangum@annapolisopera.org.
Exploring the Unmistakable Music of Rossini
Speaker: Craig Kier, Artistic & Music Director
Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 3 PM
Maryland Hall, Room 205 | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend; pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Written at the youthful age of 24, Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is one of the greatest comedic masterpieces ever written. Rossini’s writing for the theatre is on full display in this work overflowing with melodies familiar to all audiences. We’ll explore what makes his music – unmistakable for its infectious melodies and toe-tapping rhythmic vitality – a joyful experience for all who encounter it!
BARBER IS 2
Speaker:
Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3 PM
Maryland Hall, Room 205 | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend; pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
DESCRIPTION
The Barber of Seville Pre-Performance Discussion
Speaker: Nicole Steinberg
Friday, October 18, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2 PM
Maryland Hall, Room 205 | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend; pre-registration is required. Space is limited.
Gioachino Rossini’s Barber of Seville is celebrated as the pinnacle of Italian comic opera, holding a cherished spot in the operatic canon since its premiere in 1816. Join musicologist Nicole Steinberg for an exploration into how Rossini masterfully crafts this lively masterpiece, blending witty characters with ingenious composition!
SUNDAY—SOLD OUT!
The Barber of Seville Artist-Talk Back
Speaker: Craig Kier, Artistic & Music Director, and the cast of The Barber of Seville
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Maryland Hall, Main Theater | 801 Chase Street, Annapolis, MD
This event is FREE to attend.
Join Annapolis Opera’s Artistic and Music Director, Craig Kier, with members of the cast for a brief conversation following the Sunday matinee performance of The Barber of Seville. This conversation will commence shortly after the performance concludes. Guests are encouraged to move downstage to the front of the theater where the Q&A will be held.