Janessa Betancort
Samantha Wagner
Music Appreciation
11/8/13
The plot includes a Spanish count, called The Count, who has fallen in love at first sight with a girl named Rosine. To make sure that she really loves him and not just his money, the Count disguises himself as a poor college student named Lindor, and attempts to romance her. His plans are ruined by Rosine's guardian Doctor Bartholo, who keeps her locked up in his house and intends to marry her himself. The Count's luck soon changes when he reunites with an ex-servant of his by chance. His name is Figaro, who is currently working as a barber and has access to the Doctor's home. After being promised money, and afraid the Count will seek revenge on him if he refuses, Figaro plans different ways for the Count and Rosine to meet and talk, first as Lindor, then as Alonzo, a fellow student of the same music master, Bazile. The story ends in the marriage of the Count and Rosine. Some of the comedic use I understood but others I didn’t. So to me the comedy wasn’t there for me and wasn’t what I pictured it to be like but I liked the actual opera. I think the opera is better for expressing emotion because when the characters sing the songs they portray that emotion in the song which doesn’t always happen in a play. I liked the singing the best. I’m a fan of opera in general so I always find it fascinating what they can do with their voices. I didn’t like how Rosine was seen as a piece of property that could be kept