Mark Freiman -- There are many reasons that The Barber of Seville has been an audience favorite for generations: a dashing young count...

Listen to the powerful Symphony for a Better World on YouTube and experience Simarro’s inspiring musical vision: Symphony for a Better World

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

Juan Antonio Simarro is a celebrated Spanish composer, musician, and conductor known for his unique ability to blend classical and contempor

A regular with First Coast Opera, Tyler Putnam most recently appeared as the Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance

Rosina sings this aria in Act I after receiving a love letter from Count Almaviva (who is disguised as "Lindoro"). She expresses her affecti

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

One of the main challenges for couples like Sarah Nordin and Tyler Putnam is balancing their personal relationship with the demands of their

Christen May Mayer is excited to make her debut with First Coast Opera as Berta in Il barbiere di Siviglia.

Jake Stamatis is thrilled to make his First Coast Opera debut as Figaro in Il barbiere di Siviglia. His recent performances include covering

“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

To ensure a narrator is available, advance reservations for Audio Description are required before December 15. Performances take place at Le

Meet Dirk Gavin McCoy

Bel canto singing emphasizes smooth legato, even tone across registers, and exceptional agility in fast-moving passages

Enhanced Accessibility for Live Performance of "The Barber of Seville" with Audio Description Narration for Low Vision or Blind Audience Mem

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...

Now in his eleventh season as General and Artistic Director of First Coast Opera, Curtis Tucker continues to shape the company’s artistic...

Rossini’s The Barber of Seville is celebrated for its dynamic energy, brilliant overture, and iconic arias.

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