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AVA's frothy Barber a showcase for rising stars

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Reviewed at The Haverford School: Centennial Hall, Haverford on 13 November 2012
Rossini, Il barbiere di Siviglia
Academy of Vocal Arts
Richard A. Raub, Conductor
Marc Verzatt, Director
John Viscardi, Count Almaviva
Jason Switzer, Dr Bartolo
Chrystal E Williams, Rosina
Stephen Barchi, Fiorello
Patrick Guetti, Don Basilio
Wes Mason, Figaro
Jessie Nguenang, Berta
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