Il Barbiere di Siviglia

⭐ Featured Review

"I recently purchased a mixed bag of operas at a flea market. Some were DVDs, others were VHS. Some were used, others like new. Among them was this VHS in like new condition. I have heard the Barber of Seville several times and have never really cared that much about it. Except for his overtures, I never cared much for Rossini's music. So when I put this movie on, I was prepared ahead of time to not like it. A few minutes after the overture began, I could tell that I was going to hate it. The orchestra played OK, not great, kind of subdued or restrained. I didn't like any of the singe..."