The overture to this opera was first composed for Aureliano in Palmira.
The overture to this opera was first composed for Aureliano in Palmira. One character in this opera lists vicious gossip about the protagonist in the aria "La Calunnia." Its premiere was disturbed by annoyed fans of Giovanni Paisello, who had composed an earlier opera of the same name. In this opera's second scene, one character sings "A un dottor dell mia sorte," ordering another character to be locked in her room. That character sings of her love for Lindoro in "Una voce poco fa." The title character introduces himself in the aria "Largo al Factotum," and helps foil Doctor Bartolo's plan to marry Rosina, who ends up marrying Count Almaviva. Based on a play by Beaumarchais, for 10 points, name this comic opera by Rossini named for the profession of Figaro and set in Spain.
The overture to this opera was first composed for Aureliano in Palmira.
The {Barber of Seville} [or Il {barbiere di Siviglia}]