Pier Luigi Pizzi’s Barbiere triumphs in Pesaro

By Laura Servidei, 18 August 2018

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“Maxim Mironov.. coloratura sparkling, executed with style and precision”

Reviewed at Vitrifrigo Arena, Pesaro on 16 August 2018

Rossini, Il barbiere di Siviglia

Yves Abel, Conductor

Pier Luigi Pizzi, Director, Set Designer, Costume Designer

Maxim Mironov, Count Almaviva

Aya Wakizono, Rosina

Davide Luciano, Figaro

Pietro Spagnoli, Dr Bartolo

Michele Pertusi, Don Basilio

Elena Zilio, Berta

William Corrò, Fiorello

Coro del Teatro Ventidio Basso

Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai

Pizzi’s elegant, black and white Barbiere convinces again in Pesaro

Laura Servidei, 10th August

Rossini’s most famous masterpiece returns to Pesaro in Pier Luigi Pizzi’s beloved production, with a solid cast.

***11

Flailing capes, plumed helmets, Baroque machinery: Pizzi's Rinaldo!

Laura Servidei, 31st August

Federico Maria Sardelli conducts an historic production of Handel’s first Italian opera for London with energy and Baroque spirit. Teresa Iervolino takes the leading role in a convincing cast.

****1

Moïse et Pharaon in Pesaro: the Rossini Opera Festival is back!

Laura Servidei, 6th August

A new production by Pier Luigi Pizzi opens the festival in Pesaro with Giacomo Sagripanti in the pit leading a strong cast and powerful chorus.

****1

Martina Franca showcases Manfroce with Ecuba

David Karlin, 4th August

Carmela Remigio excels as the Trojan Queen; Sesto Quatrini conducts a superb account of the music of a Calabrian composer who died far too young.

***11

Secrets in an Italian summer: Cimarosa's Matrimonio segreto

David Karlin, 3rd August

The best-laid plans go astray when the noble Count Robinson falls for the wrong sister, setting up a lovely night of opera.

****1

Núñez shines in a star-studded, polished Bayadère

Alexandra Desvignes, 1st November

With all the right ingredients – acte blanc, love intrigue, dramatic death – La Bayadère is a classic Russian ballet.

****1

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Laura Servidei

Mathematician, science nerd, translator of popular science books, obsessed opera fan since the teen years. Day job: business analyst in a software house developing systems for the financial industry. Amateur choral singer. Main musical interests: baroque music and Italian opera. Originally from Italy, currently based in Sweden. I make a mean eggplant parmesan.