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The Nederlandse Reisopera's Barber a feast of exuberant comedy and fine singing

By Nicolas Nguyen, 16 August 2014
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Reviewed at Concertgebouw: Main Hall, Amsterdam on 14 August 2014
Programme
Rossini, Il barbiere di Siviglia
Performers
De Nederlandse Reisopera
Antonino Fogliani, Conductor
Karin Strobos, Rosina
Mark Milhofer, Count Almaviva
Peter Bording, Figaro
Bruno Praticò, Dr Bartolo
Nicholas Crawley, Don Basilio
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Nicolas Nguyen
Nicolas Nguyen
Nicolas is a French Amsterdammer, e-commerce professional and a bit of an opera buff. His experience in the area of music is that of a dilettante. His passion for the opera and vocal music comes from his love for both music and languages which are so perfectly combined in these art forms.