How do I become what I am not? Gioachino Rossini's masterpiece since its premiere in 1816, Il barbiere di Siviglia has proven to be a timeless comedy in which every generation can be reflected anew. In the midst of the competition for a woman, the opera explores how its characters repeatedly stumble in their quest for success and recognition - an analysis that is served up as a musical treat and whose punchlines are also relevant to today's merit
