Backstage with the Royal Opera's Barber of Seville – photo essay

Alicia Canter

Monday, 19 Sep 2016

First performed at the ROH in 2005, Gioachino Rossini’s opera buffa has been revived for a fourth time. The Guardian’s Alicia Canter goes backstage and follows baritone Vito Priante, who sings Figaro, as he prepares for opening night

Il Barbiere di Siviglia is at the Royal Opera House, London, until 11 October

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