"Zitti, zitti"
Softly, softly
In this trio, the Count and Figaro have sneaked into her guardian's house to see Rosina. They hear people approaching and seek a way to escape.
ROSINA, COUNT ALMAVIVA and FIGARO
What can we do?
Softly, softly, piano, piano,
Let’s make no noise.
There’s the ladder from the balcony,
Quickly, let’s get away.
A spirited young woman, a Count in love and a barber with a trick or two to help them.
Giaochino Rossini’s comic masterpiece The Barber of Seville is a delightful tale of the path to true love, by way of catchy tunes, comic disguises and an ingenious plan.
Rosina is locked up by her frightful guardian, Dr Bartolo, who wants to marry his ward, but she resolves to outwit him. Figaro, the local “Mr Fixit”, promises to help both Rosina and Count Almaviva find true happiness together.