by Rossini, Maria Callas, Luigi Alva, Tito Gobbi · Voix de Son Maitre · CD · EAN 0077774763486
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«Il barbiere di Siviglia» is the comic opera by Gioachino Rossini with Maria Callas, Luigi Alva and Tito Gobbi, released on CD by Voix de Son Maitre.
Comic opera in two acts, with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini based on the play by Beaumarchais. Count Almaviva wants to marry Rosina, ward of Doctor Bartolo, and with the help of the barber Figaro devises a plan to evade her guardian's watch. Disguises, misunderstandings and intrigues follow until the comedy's resolution.
Philharmonia Orchestra & Chorus conducted by Alceo Galliera. Recorded in 1957 at Kingsway Hall, London; digital remastering from 1986. Box set edition with 2 CDs and about 130 minutes.
For opera enthusiasts and admirers of Maria Callas, with the soprano in the role of Rosina.
