Il barbiere di Siviglia
»So good, pure joy. If you think you don’t like opera, see this one.« Jan Gradvall
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LANGUAGE:Italian, Swedish surtitles
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STAGE:Main stage
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RUNNIING TIME:approx. 3 hrs
In this first chapter of the Figaro story the resourceful barber Figaro helps love-struck Count Almaviva get his Rosina. The next chapter is revealed in Le nozze di Figaro, another production by the same director and creative team on the spring programme.
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Subscribe to the newsletter →»Wonderfully action-packed, funny production. Amazing costumes and set design!« This is one of many audience comments after a performance of Il barbiere di Siviglia in spring 2024. A comedy full of disguises, complications, courtship and some of the greatest hits of the opera world. With inspiration from commedia dell’arte, director Linus Fellbom, set designer Julia Przedmojska and costume designer Lena Lindgren give new life to this action-packed story accompanied by Rossini’s inspiring music.
In this first chapter of the Figaro story the resourceful barber Figaro helps love-struck Count Almaviva get his Rosina. The next chapter is revealed in Le nozze di Figaro, another production by the same director and creative team on the spring programme. Rossini’s opera was created 30 years after Mozart’s Le nozze di Figaro. Both are based on plays by the French playwright Beaumarchais.
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Act I
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Interval
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Act II
Introductions
Ahead of all performances on the main stage a free introduction to the piece for tickets holders takes place in the Golden Foyer 45 minutes before the performance starts!
Production images
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Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025 -
Il barbiere di Siviglia at the Royal Swedish Opera 2025
Il barbiere di Siviglia - trailer 2024
The opera classic Il barbiere di Siviglia by Rossini - a production from 2024 at the Royal Opera.
Il barbiere di Siviglia - trailer 2024
Il barbiere di Siviglia explained in 35 seconds
What is Il barbiere di Siviglia all about? Director Linus Fellbom explains.
Il barbiere di Siviglia explained in 35 seconds
Il barbiere di Sivilgia - playlist
Music from Rossini's opera classic Il barbiere di Siviglia.
Il barbiere di Sivilgia - playlist
Il barbiere di Siviglia - Premiere Talk 2024
The Opera's dramaturg Katarina Aronsson meets the team behind Il barbiere di Siviglia in a conversation before the premiere.
Il barbiere di Siviglia - Premiere Talk 2024-
Cast
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Music & direction
Music Gioachino Rossini
Libretto Cesare Sterbini after Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais' comedy
Conductor Tobias Ringborg
Direction & lighting design Linus Fellbom
Scenography Julia Przedmojska
Costumes & make-up Lena Lindgren
Dramaturge Katarina Aronsson
Cast subject to change.
Your visit to the Opera
Frequesntly asked questions
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At what time do I have to be at the Opera before the performance?
We recommend that you arrive at least half an hour before the performance begins. If you can arrive earlier, it's even better: 45 minutes before the start of the performance, there is a free audience introduction in the Golden Foyer - an excellent way to approach the performance!
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It's my first time at the Opera - what do I do?
We have put together some useful tips for your visit. Otherwise, our best advice is to arrive on time - discover the Opera House, leave your coat in the cloakroom, eat or drink something. AND, ask our ushers - they'll be happy to help! Also remember not to bring large bags with you: only small bags (no larger than a standard A4 sheet of paper) will be allowed into the auditorium.
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Can my ticket be rebooked or cancelled if I or someone in my party is ill?
You can rebook tickets yourself on the website up to 24 hours before the start of the performance within the the current season. Tickets cannot be cancelled (read more in our general terms and conditions).
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Can you eat and drink at the Opera?
Of course you can! Our partner Restaurang Grodan is on the ground floor facing Strömgatan - take the opportunity to book a table ahead of your visit! Each floor also has a service with drinks and snacks, at the stalls' café there is a slightly larger selection. We advice you to pre-book the intermission service so it is ready and waiting for you during the interval!
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