In order to keep the ruse from being exposed, Basilio is given a bribe, and Lindoro, in reality Count Almaviva, ends up marrying Rosina with the help of the title character, much to the chagrin of Bartolo.
Haydn's "Seasons" provides the melody for the "Zitti Zitti" found in this opera, and at its premiere, the strings broke on two guitars, and a cat was chased around by three different characters. One figure pretends to be a drunk soldier, and a substitute teacher while pursuing his love interest, and confusion abounds at the end of Act II after the police change their behavior. In order to keep the ruse from being exposed, Basilio is given a bribe, and Lindoro, in reality Count Almaviva, ends up marrying Rosina with the help of the title character, much to the chagrin of Bartolo. FTP, identify this opera about a Spanish stylist by Gioachino Rossini.
Haydn's "Seasons" provides the melody for the "Zitti Zitti" found in this opera, and at its premiere, the strings broke on two guitars, and a cat was chased around by three different characters.
The {Barber of Seville} (accept Il Barbiere di Siviglia)