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An introduction to-- Rossini, The barber of Seville

Title
  1. An introduction to-- Rossini, The barber of Seville [electronic resource] / written by Thomson Smillie.
Author
  1. Smillie, Thomson
Published by
  1. [S.l.] : Naxos, p2001.
Format
  1. Web resource

Available online

Details

Additional authors
  1. Timson, David
  2. Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
Description
  1. 1 online resource (1 sound file).
Summary
  1. This series introduces, in words and music, the plot and background of the major operas. This volume contains biographical information on Rossini followed by an analysis of The barber of Seville broken down into sections.
Series statement
  1. Opera explained
Uniform title
  1. Opera explained.
Alternative title
  1. Rossini, The barber of Seville
  2. Barber of Seville
Subject
  1. Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. Barbiere di Siviglia.
  2. Operas -- Analysis, appreciation.
  3. Operas -- Stories, plots, etc.
Contents
  1. Introduction (6:43) -- The barber of Seville, his 17th opera (6:53) -- The Overture (2:01) -- Act I (3:32) -- Figaro's entrance aria (8:13) -- Rosina, una voce poco fa (6:05) -- Start some gossip, some slander, Don Basilio (9:46) -- Act I finale (10:05) -- Act II (2:06) -- Rosina's aria, Contro un cor (13:06) -- Zitti zitti (Quickly, quickly) (2:20) -- Act II finale (7:16).
Language
  1. English
Note
  1. Includes brief excerpts from the opera as recorded by Roberto Servile et al. with the Hungarian Radio Chorus and Failoni Chamber Orchestra on Naxos 8.660027-29.
Language (note)
  1. Narration in English. Musical segments sung in Italian.
Source of description (note)
  1. Description based on hard copy version record.
Author
  1. Smillie, Thomson.
Playing time
  1. 011813
Performer
  1. Narrated by David Timson.
Connect to:
  1. Access Naxos Music Library
Added author
  1. Timson, David.
  2. Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868. Barbiere di Siviglia. Selections.
Other form:
  1. Source record: Smillie, Thomson. Introduction to-- Rossini, the barber of Seville. [S.l.] : Naxos, 2001 (OCoLC)48383929
Other standard identifier
  1. HKI190002301
  2. HKI190002302
  3. HKI190002303
  4. HKI190002304
  5. HKI190002305
  6. HKI190002306
  7. HKI190002307
  8. HKI190002308
  9. HKI190002309
  10. HKI190002310
  11. HKI190002311
  12. HKI190002312
Publisher no.
  1. 8.558008 Naxos Educational
Branch call number
  1. eNYPL Music
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