Featuring the iconic “Figaro, Figaro, Figaro!” aria that’s become a pop-culture staple, this opera brims with rapid-fire wit, unforgettable music and comedic twists. Rossini’s Il barbiere di Siviglia is a riotous romp of disguise, deception and delight. Meet Figaro, Seville’s most famous barber and mischief-maker, who’s always one step ahead with a plan (and a punchline). When young Count Almaviva falls for the clever and charming Rosina, it’s up to Figaro to outwit her scheming guardian and make true love triumph. A centerpiece of the Knoxville Opera’s Masters of Mischief season, The Barber of Seville proves that a sharp blade and a sharper mind can conquer just about anything. The performance is sung in Italian with projected English translations.