Yesterday in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre, the COC Ensemble Studio gave us a preview of The Barber of Seville, in anticipation of their mainstage performance on May 15th. I was so glad I brought my camera; it was a completely fun concert of highlights from Rossini’s infamous opera, and it made me pretty excited to see the Ensemble Studio on the big stage.

Here’s a quick look from yesterday’s preview, featuring Clarence Frazer (Figaro), Andrew Haji (Almaviva), Jean-Philippe Fortier-Lazure (Almaviva), Charlotte Burrage (Rosina), Iain MacNeil (Bartolo), Karine Boucher (Berta), and Jennifer Szeto at the piano.

For full details about the Ensemble Studio performance of The Barber of Seville, click here. The word is that the show is officially sold out (way to go, guys!), but I have a feeling there may be some wiggle room if you have friends with connections or don’t mind standing-room.