The Seattle Public Library will host preview lectures and performances of Seattle Opera’s upcoming production of Gioachino Antonio Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” at several locations throughout the city in October.

Library events and programs are free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

“Figaro, Figaro, Fi-ga-ro!” This October, get ready for whimsical disguises and good-natured trickery. “The Barber of Seville” is a giddy romp full of zany schemes worthy of a Bugs Bunny cartoon. Romance sparks between savvy Rosina and lovesick Count Almaviva, but she’s under the thumb of a ghastly guardian we love to hate. Enter fast-talking Figaro, who’s always ready to help young love carry the day.

Inspired by the chaotic and colorful film worlds of Wes Anderson and Pedro Almodóvar, this “riotously funny” (The Australian) new-to-Seattle production dazzles with vibrant sets and costumes in a comic, colorful celebration packed with shenanigans and bubbling over with joy. Rossini’s appealing score features an iconic, toe-tapping overture and familiar tunes throughout.

Preview Lectures
Featuring local opera experts, these hour-long presentations will include recorded musical excerpts designed to enhance the enjoyment and appreciation of the production. Times and locations are listed below.

West Seattle Branch, 2306 42nd Ave. SW, 206-684-7444.
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1