The Barber of Seville: Quick Facts

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Portrait of Italian composer Gioachino Rossini wearing a heavy coat, with one hand tucked inside his coat and a slight smile on his face.

Opera singers in colorful period costumes perform a lively scene from The Barber of Seville on stage, with painted set pieces behind them.

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