Il Barbiere di Siviglia: 'Largo al factotum' (Peter Mattei)

Act I aria from Rossini's "Il Barbiere di Siviglia." Peter Mattei (Figaro). Conductor: Maurizio Benini. Prodution: Bartlett Sher (2006). 2011-12 season.

[joezeff]

This is often called the most difficult baritone aria in opera. Not only the tempo, but the lyrics in Italian come close to being a tongue twister.

[rebeccakathleenmusic]

I will never get tired of this performance. 

[AbandonedMines]

This guy gave a very excellent performance! Really enjoyed his singing and acting.

[wotan]

Mattei is truly one of the greatest baritones. The beauty of his voice, and the stage presence and physical stature. I could listen to him sing forever.

[kuro_kishi]

The closure that starts from 3:47 never gets old for me, the most beautiful thing I have ever heard🥲

[elmagnifico]

A great performance! Ups and downs, happiness and anger in his voice, in control to perfection.

Beside the vocal performance, the acting and the interaction with the other people on the stage is great. I am sure it was delightful to watch for the people in the place.

Lastly, the stage design is extremely well thought. it looks like an oil painting with all the colors, objects and the customes.

10/10, bravissimo

[stophumpingthelaser]

i'm a full blown metalhead. you don't have to be a fan of opera to realize how fucking awesome this is...

[jacquesmesrine]

What a beast. One of the greatest operas ever for sure. Mattei did a fine job. I wish I can see him one day perform.

[ignasimontserrat]

He’s right being so cocky. He fuckin nailed it. The best interpretation of this aria I’ve ever seen.

[ubibolsvitosky]

Sentito Ringriamento a Peter Mattei per aver compreso a pieno lo spirito in cui Rossini, mio concittadino, intendeva Figaro. Guascone e Dongiovanni!

[CloneHat]

That fist pump at the end says so much, showing that Figaro can hear the orchestra playing and overall just being hype as hell

[roccalevesque]

Considerato che è svedese, complimenti! Sono italiana e non me ne ero accorta. Che professionalità!

[davidwilliamsphoto]

Great acting and great singing. Love this and wish it was on DVD.

[adrianomangoni]

Meraviglioso allestimento e straordinaria interpretazione

[backgroundnoiserelax]

After seeing this, this version and acting is the new ruler for measuring any other.

[nickevershedmusic]

WOW oh my god absolutely incredible, and he still managed to sing this difficult aria with such a beautiful tone and maintain full control

[amateurastronomer]

Looney tunes and Rossini had a very special relationship. They introduce a whole new audience to Opera without even trying.

[pierluigigambini]

Che dire?
Un capolavoro.. Sia per la musica ( comunque
eccezionale) che per.
il testo.

[utahdan]

To me best Figaro ever! Great voice and even better presence.

[TheEfengy]

This is indeed amazing version.. I know Mattei is a great baritone but this is just perfection in my ears :)