Rossini's work seen through the prism of modernity... This is what theOpéra Bastille is offering with several performances of its famous opera buffa, The Barber of Seville, from January 11 to February 12, 2020. The composer's work is adapted from the novel of the same name by Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais.
If you're familiar with French literature, you'll know the story: Figaro, a barber by trade, comes to the aid of Count Almaviva to win the heart of Rosine, who is in the thrall of Doctor Bartholo. With the help of Don Basilio, Bartholo intends to marry his ward. An impossible love story between Rosine and Almaviva, just as opera likes it, which ends on a high note for the two lovebirds, not without the help of the ingenious Figaro, never short of ideas and disguises.
The opera is staged here by Damiano Michieletto, a native of Venice, cradle of the Commedia delle'Arte, and able to recreate the"burlesque vein of Rossinian music" found in the original version. A transposition of the work to a contemporary Seville,"inspired by the cinema of Almodovar"... In short, an opportunity to rediscover a masterpiece of French literature through the prism of Rossini's composition, as well as one of the most popular works among opera lovers. Shall we go, folks?
Dates and Opening Time
From January 11, 2020 to February 12, 2020
Location
Opera Bastille
Place de la Bastille
75012 Paris 12
Access
Metro lines 1, 5 and 8, "Bastille" station
Prices
Catégorie 9: €15
Catégorie 8: €35
Catégorie 7: €50
Catégorie 6: €70
Catégorie 5: €85
Catégorie 4: €105
Catégorie 3: €115
Catégorie 2: €130
Catégorie 1: €150
Catégorie Optima: €180
Official website
www.operadeparis.fr
More information
Performances January 14, 17, 22, 29, February 1, 4, 7 and 12 at 7:30pm, January 26 and February 9 at 2:30pm. Opening night January 11 at 7:30pm. Under 40" performances January 20 at 7:30pm.
