The Barber of Seville
2021
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A young count is in love with a shrewd woman who returns his feelings. But her guardian harbours his own plans for her. When jack-of-all-trades Figaro rushes to the young couple's aid bribery deceit and comic entanglements ensue. Will he succeed in saving the day - and love? Bursting with exuberant music captivating comedy and ingenious disguises Rossini’s masterpiece is the ultimate feel-good opera. In Den Norske Opera and Ballett’s new production director Jetske Mijnssen takes the story seriously - didn’t Count Almaviva and Rosina’s union turn out unhappy in Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro? - and shows how comedy is always close to tragedy.