Think you don't know Barber? Think again!
Gioacchino Rossini famously wrote The Barber of Seville in just 12 days! On top of that, he wasn't even 24-years-old and had already written 16 operas... yowza! With such a short timeline, it's no wonder Rossini recycled his famous overture from a previous work, and it's singable melodies like that and more that will have you saying, "Hey, I know that tune!"
Yes, you most definitely do! The music of Rossini's The Barber of Seville has been ingrained in popular culture longer than any of us have been alive! From Citizen Kane to Mrs. Doubtfire to Pixar's Luca, Rossini's famous comedy has been indelibly woven into film and television history. These familiar tunes have been famously featured in TV's funniest moments, as in Seinfeld's "The Barber" in which the opera's music replaces the incidental bass lines for the episode, or in The Simpsons' "The Homer of Seville," in which the title character discovers his hidden talent for opera singing.
The most beloved moments, however, are brought to life by golden-age animated characters, like Bugs Bunny in "The Rabbit of Seville" or Tom & Jerry in "The Cat Above and the Mouse Below," where opera takes center stage alongside trademark slap stick comedy. Another favorite is undoubtedly Woody Woodpecker's wacky rendition of Figaro's entrance aria. We think Rossini would have appreciated seeing his greatest comedic work become synonymous with our world's greatest comedic creations. It is that same joy you can expect on the Indianapolis Opera stage this Nov. 15-17!
Check out the animated antics in a few of our favorite Barber Pop Culture moments below!
Yes, you most definitely do! The music of Rossini's The Barber of Seville has been ingrained in popular culture longer than any of us have been alive! From Citizen Kane to Mrs. Doubtfire to Pixar's Luca, Rossini's famous comedy has been indelibly woven into film and television history. These familiar tunes have been famously featured in TV's funniest moments, as in Seinfeld's "The Barber" in which the opera's music replaces the incidental bass lines for the episode, or in The Simpsons' "The Homer of Seville," in which the title character discovers his hidden talent for opera singing.
The most beloved moments, however, are brought to life by golden-age animated characters, like Bugs Bunny in "The Rabbit of Seville" or Tom & Jerry in "The Cat Above and the Mouse Below," where opera takes center stage alongside trademark slap stick comedy. Another favorite is undoubtedly Woody Woodpecker's wacky rendition of Figaro's entrance aria. We think Rossini would have appreciated seeing his greatest comedic work become synonymous with our world's greatest comedic creations. It is that same joy you can expect on the Indianapolis Opera stage this Nov. 15-17!
Check out the animated antics in a few of our favorite Barber Pop Culture moments below!
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