In an 1816 opera, he's the Barber of Seville
He is Dr. Bartolo's barber, and, learning from the Count of his heart's 
desire,... [DOC] [TLE] Barber of Seville Opera-Wichita Grand Opera [PAR] World Premiere: Teatro Argentina, Rome, February 20, 1816 ... Wichita Grand 
Opera Orchestra and Chorus ... FIGARO, the Barber of Seville, Michael Nansel ...