Libretto by Giuseppe Palomba
Sung in Italian with English side-titles
A Buxton International Festival production featuring members of the Buxton International Festival Orchestra
When the overbearing Don Pomponio places a newspaper advertisement to find a suitable husband for his sharp-witted daughter Lisetta, chaos quickly ensues. Misunderstandings, clever disguises, and secret romances turn a quiet garden into a whirlwind of hilarious confusion. Will true love triumph over ridiculous ambition? Warm, clever, and packed with irresistible melody, this delightful opera promises an entertaining evening with some of the best young voices in the land.
Rossini was at the peak of his comic genius when he wrote La gazzetta. Fans of The Barber of Seville will instantly recognize his signature wit, including a brilliant quintet he recycled into that iconic masterpiece. Sharp listeners will even spot the lively overture he later reused in La Cenerentola. Bursting with charm and energy, this rare gem brings back a forgotten triumph by opera’s undisputed master of joy.
Directed by Amy J Payne
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