Cyrulik of Seville

Sonopoli Festival '26

THE BEST OF CLASSIC — CYRILLIC OF SEVILLE

For the first time in Cavatina Hall — opera in concert

A unique performance of “Cyrulik of Seville” by Gioacchino Rossini will sound in Bielsko-Biała, the First Polish Capital of Culture 2026.

Recognized personalities of the opera scene, specializing in the comic works of an outstanding Italian composer, will sing in the concert.

“Cyrulik of Seville” is a masterpiece of buff opera, which for more than two centuries has been delighting with brilliant humor, lightness of form, extraordinary energy and musical virtuosity. Despite the passage of time, Rossini's work does not lose its freshness — it tells of the power of intelligence and cunning, freedom of choice, love and youthful courage. Rossini's temperamental music, masterful vocal parts and comedic intrigue create a spectacular tale in which love meets adversity and cleverness and energy change the course of events.

Libretto by Cesare Sterbini, based on the comedy by Pierre Augustine Caron de Beaumarchais

Premiere 20.02.1816, Rome (Theatro Argentina)

Original language version

Soloists:

Dr. Bartolo, Doctor of Medicine — Dariusz Machej
Rosina, Bartola's wealthy ward — Zuzanna Nalewajek
The Count of Almaviva — Sebastian Mach
Figaro, Cyrillic — Tomasz Rak
Basilio, music teacher — Zbigniew Wunsch
Berta, Bartol's servant — Joanna Motulewicz
Silesian Opera Orchestra
Conductor — Piotr Mazurek
Introduction and narration by Klaudia Carlos

It will be one of the most important cultural events of 2026!