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STOKES, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MUSIC AND MUSICIANS VOLUME 1, 1908
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1caused Liszt's retirement. Years after Cornelius' death it was revived in German and English with complete success. The story deals with the famous barber of the Arabian Nights, and his interference with the love affairs of Nurredin and Margiana.
3Barber of Seville. The delightful "Figaro" comedies of Beaumarchais have been the inspiration of many composers. Paisiello's opera was produced at St. Petersburg with complete success in 1780, and, although Rossini obtained his permission to treat the same subject, it was revived when Rossini's opera was presented at Paris, and the rival works became the subject of heated controversy; with the result, however, that Rossini's alone has survived. Rossini's opera, in two acts, was written to a libretto by Sterbini, and was first performed at Rome, Feb. 5, 1816. Doctor Bartolo wishes to marry his charming ward, Rosina, who loves and is loved by Count Almaviva, whom she knows as Lindoro. Figaro the Barber interests himself in the affairs of the lovers; suggests that the Count obtain entrance to Bartolo's house in the guise of a soldier with a billet for lodgings; tells Rosina of Almaviva's love for her, and carries a note to him from her. Bartolo's suspicions are aroused by Rosina's inky finger, and when the pretended soldier appears, he sends Rosina from the room, and declares he has a license against billets. While he looks for the license Almaviva makes love to Rosina, and Bartolo, on discovering this, makes such a row that the guards enter and Almaviva is obliged to retire. The second act reveals Almaviva once more in Bartolo's house, this time disguised as a singing master, come to replace Basilio, who is ill. In the love scene which follows Rosina is permitted to interpolate songs at discretion, as Rossini's music has been lost. Unfortunately the real Basilio presents himself, but Figaro bribes him to silence, and an elopement is planned for that night. Bartolo has obtained a note of Rosina's to Almaviva; sends for a notary to hasten his own wedding with her, and then tries to make her believe that Lindoro and Figaro have conspired to betray her to Count Almaviva. Rosina hears with delight that Lindoro and Almaviva are one and the same, the notary is bribed, and Bartolo is tricked into signing what he believes is a contract of marriage between himself and his ward, but which is really the marriage contract of Rosina and Almaviva. His rage is allayed when Almaviva presents him with Rosina's dowry. The original cast consisted of Figaro, Zamboni, bar.; Almaviva, Garcia, ten.; Bartolo, Botticelli, bass; Basilio, Vittarelli, bass; Rosina, Giogi Righetti, sop.; Berta, Signorina Rossi, sop. The principal musical numbers are: Act I: "Ecco ridente il cielo" (serenade), Almaviva; "Largo al factotum," Figaro; "Una voce poco fa," Rosina; "Calumny aria," Basilio; "E il maestro io faccio," Rosina and Figaro; Act II: "Ma vedi il mio destino," Bartolo; "Sempre gridi" (Aria di Sorbetto), Berta; "Zitti, zitti," terzetto. Subsequent adventures of Figaro are the theme of Mozart's "MARRIAGE OF FIGARO."
5Barbers of Bassora. John Hullah's two-act comic opera, to words by Madison Morton, was produced Nov. 11, 1837, in London.
7Barbi (Alice) sang mez. sop. in concert; debut Milan, 1882; wrote poems. B. Bologna, 1860, retired 1886.
9Barbieri (Francisco Asenjo) composed 75 operettas, etc. B. Madrid, Aug. 3, 1823; d. Feb. 19, 1894.
11Barbireau (Maître Jacques) composed church music; taught boys in the Antwerp Cathedral, 1448, to his death, Aug. 8, 1491.
13Barbiton. The seven-stringed lyre of Anacreon; obsolete variety of violin.
15Barcarole. Fr. "Boat song." Melodies of Venetian gondoliers, or their imitations.
17Barcroft (Thomas) composed church music; played organ Ely Cathedral, 1579; d. 1610.
19Bards. Celtic minstrel poets held in high esteem, whose memory is perpetuated in the EISTEDDFODS.
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