A. Read the synopsis of the comic opera, Barber of Seville on Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Barber_of_SevilleB. Watch – Rossini – Il Barbiere Di Siviglia Pub. Aug. 7, 2013 by JF52opera. Make sure to choose this particular video because it is particularly fine, and because you can see the English subtitles! Make sure to click on the closed caption (cc) box under the scroll bar for the English subtitles. The opera lasts 2:20 minutes and you can not be doing something else while you watch and listen because you will lose the plot(s)! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oSjyDH4MJCcC. Comment, using detailed examples of your favorite characters (and using the name of the characters, please) on the reasons you like ( some of you may have to humor me) this opera. Pick at least 2 favorite characters, and include the rhythm or rhythmic patterns of their music (which solos, or arias?) that impress you, and why you like the timbre (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) of their voice.Do not give me a synopsis of this opera … it will be wasting your time! Do discuss this opera in terms of “multitasking” by you, the viewer. Be sure to mention the plot, the sets, the costumes, the orchestra, the timbres (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) of the voices, the acting, and, of course, the music.What positive experience did you receive from this opera? Is it possible for you to use this experience as a stepping stone to watch more operas?I hope you enjoy The Barber of Seville and how it stimulates your brain … why else would the great arias of this opera be used in so many of our beloved cartoons?
