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Cathy Marshall
Dec 27, 20241 min read
Meet the suspicious, ruthless lawyer who is the guardian of Rosina
Bass-baritone Anthony Offerle’s credits include performances with the OperaEstate in Rome, Cincinnati Opera, Opera Mississippi, First...
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Cathy Marshall
Dec 20, 20241 min read
Meet our Count Almaviva
Meet our Count Almaviva, the young count in love with the heroine, Rosina. With the help of the barber Figaro, he cleverly outwits...
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Cathy Marshall
Dec 13, 20242 min read
From The Director
Mark Freiman -- There are many reasons that The Barber of Seville has been an audience favorite for generations: a dashing young count...
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Cathy Marshall
Dec 6, 20241 min read
"La calunnia è un venticello"
In this Act I aria, the scheming music teacher Don Basilio describes how a slanderous rumor (calumny) starts as a whisper but can grow into
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Cathy Marshall
Dec 4, 20241 min read
Tyler Putnam, our Basilio
A regular with First Coast Opera, Tyler Putnam most recently appeared as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance
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Cathy Marshall
Dec 1, 20241 min read
"Una voce poco fa"
Rosina sings this aria in Act I after receiving a love letter from Count Almaviva (who is disguised as "Lindoro"). She expresses her affecti
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Meet Sarah Nordin, Rosina
In the 2024-2025 season, Sarah Nordin brings her acclaimed portrayal of Rosina in Il barbiere di Siviglia to First Coast Opera. She will als
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Hitting the High Notes: Balancing Opera, Marriage, and Parenthood
One of the main challenges for couples like Sarah Nordin and Tyler Putnam is balancing their personal relationship with the demands of their
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 24, 20241 min read
Meet Christen May Mayer, Berta
Christen May Mayer is excited to make her debut with First Coast Opera as Berta in Il barbiere di Siviglia.
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 22, 20241 min read
Meet Figaro, Jake Stamatis
Jake Stamatis is thrilled to make his First Coast Opera debut as Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia. His recent performances include covering
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 19, 20241 min read
"Figaro! Figaro! Figaro!"
“Largo al factotum," sung by Figaro, this is one of the opera's signature arias and introduces the character of Figaro in Act I. He sings jo
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 19, 20241 min read
Enhanced Accessibility: Audio Description for The Barber of Seville
To ensure a narrator is available, advance reservations for Audio Description are required before December 15. Performances take place at Le
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 18, 20241 min read
Meet Dirk Gavin McCoy, Fiorello
Meet Dirk Gavin McCoy
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Rossini and the Bel Canto style
Bel canto singing emphasizes smooth legato, even tone across registers, and exceptional agility in fast-moving passages
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 13, 20242 min read
Enhanced Accessibility for Live Performance of "The Barber of Seville" with Audio Description Narration for Low Vision or Blind Audience Members
Enhanced Accessibility for Live Performance of "The Barber of Seville" with Audio Description Narration for Low Vision or Blind Audience Mem
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 10, 20241 min read
Enjoy a Preview: The Overture
Overture to The Barber of Seville Performed by a full orchestra, the overture to The Barber of Seville  is one of the most iconic pieces...
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 8, 20241 min read
Meet Curtis Tucker, Conductor
Now in his eleventh season as General and Artistic Director of First Coast Opera, Curtis Tucker continues to shape the company’s artistic...
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 6, 20241 min read
Rossini and Paisiello: Two Versions of The Barber of Seville
Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is celebrated for its dynamic energy, brilliant overture, and iconic arias.
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Cathy Marshall
Nov 1, 20241 min read
A Perfect Outing for Families
Special Offer for Students
$20 tickets are available for students with a valid ID. Don’t miss out—reserve your seats today at www.FirstCoast
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Cathy Marshall
Oct 29, 20241 min read
The Barber of Seville: A Festive Holiday Tradition
With its humor, vibrant characters, and accessible story, The Barber of Seville is a fantastic choice for audiences
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