In an 1816 opera, he's the Barber of Seville
[DOC] [TLE] Toledo Opera The Barber of Seville [PAR] Ever since its premiere in 1816, Rossini's opera buffa masterpiece The Barber of 
Seville has captivated audiences with its rollicking humor, charming music, and... [DOC] [TLE] The Barber of Seville Synopsis - Metropolitan Opera [PAR] World premiere: Teatro Argentina, Rome, 1816.