# Opera: The Barber of Seville

> Opera librettos with plot summaries and character lists for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by AppCube Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-the-barber-of-seville/id335760821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppCube Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/868118366)
- Category: Books, Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.33/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 2 MB
- Languages: English, Italian
- Released: 2009-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-the-barber-of-seville/id335760821/reviews.md

## What is Opera?

Opera: librettos of opera masterpieces on your iPhone / iPod Touch. 
In this application you will find: 

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE (IL BARBIERE DI SIVIGLIA)
by Gioachino Rossini	 (libretto by Cesare Sterbin) 

The application includes the opera libretto (in an original language, English or bilingual version), some information about how the opera came to be, a plot summary and the list of characters. 
In addition, because your iPhone/iPod Touch allows you to upload an application and play music at the same time, you’ll be able to read the libretto as you listen.   
Audio of the operas is not included.

Languages:
Italian/English
 
FEATURES:
-	Legibility : the light text on a dark background is easy on the eyes and makes it possible to read in dark places (such as the theatre).  
-	Usability: the libretto is available in the original language, in English or in a bilingual version allowing text comparison.
-	Scrolling:  we have developed an extremely smooth, fluid scrolling algorithm that makes content even easier to access. Scroll speed can be personalized and adapted in real time to match the progress of the opera.

All the “Opera” applications on iTunes: 

Opera ...........................................................containing all 24 librettos 
Aida ..............................................................by G.Verdi 
Carmen ........................................................ by G.Bizet 
Carmina Burana ............................................ by C.Orff 
Cavalleria Rusticana ..................................... by P.Mascagni 
Così fan tutte ............................................... by W.A.Mozart 
Don Giovanni ................................................ by W.A.Mozart 
Il Trovatore ................................................... by G.Verdi
I Pagliacci ..................................................... by R.Leoncavallo 
La Bohème .................................................... by G.Puccini 
La Forza del Destino ..................................... by G.Verdi 
La Traviata .................................................... by G.Verdi 
L’Italiana in Algeri ……………………….…..…… by G.Rossini
Lucia di Lammermoor ................................... by G.Donizetti 
Macbeth ........................................................ by G.Verdi 
Madama Butterfly .......................................... by G.Puccini 
Nabucco ........................................................ by G.Verdi 
Norma ........................................................... by V.Bellini 
Otello ............................................................ by G.Verdi 
Requiem ........................................................ by W.A.Mozart 
Rigoletto ........................................................ by G.Verdi 
The Barber of Seville (Il Barbiere di Siviglia)..... by G.Rossini 
The Marriage of Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro).... by W.A.Mozart 
Tosca ............................................................. by G.Puccini
Turandot ........................................................ by G.Puccini

## Key features

- Opera libretto access
- Original language, English, and bilingual versions
- Plot summaries and character lists
- Adjustable scrolling speed
- Light text on dark background for legibility
- Companion to music playback

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opera-the-barber-of-seville/id335760821/reviews.md

### 1/5 — So Won't Even Load

*2016-01-19, version 1.2*

So disappointing! As the previous reviewer said, it won't even open without crashing. :(

### 1/5 — Does not work!

*2015-10-15, version 1.2*

This app won't even start! I lost my money.

## Frequently asked questions about Opera

### What operas are available through Opera: The Barber of Seville?

This specific application focuses on the libretto for 'The Barber of Seville' by Gioachino Rossini. The developer also offers other 'Opera' applications on iTunes that contain librettos for 24 different operas, including 'Aida', 'Carmen', and 'La Traviata'.

### Does Opera: The Barber of Seville include audio of the operas?

No, the application does not include audio of the operas. It is designed to provide the libretto text, allowing users to read along while listening to the opera from another source.

### What languages are supported for the libretto?

The libretto for 'The Barber of Seville' is available in the original Italian, in English, or as a bilingual version for easy text comparison between the two languages.

### How does the scrolling feature work in Opera: The Barber of Seville?

The app features a smooth, fluid scrolling algorithm that can be personalized and adapted in real time. This allows users to match the scroll speed to the progress of the opera they are listening to.

### Is Opera: The Barber of Seville suitable for reading in dark environments?

Yes, the application is designed with light text on a dark background, which is easy on the eyes and makes it possible to read comfortably in dark places, such as a theatre.

### What is the price of Opera: The Barber of Seville?

Opera: The Barber of Seville is a paid application priced at $0.99.

### On which devices can I use Opera: The Barber of Seville?

The application is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### How often is Opera: The Barber of Seville updated?

The latest version of Opera: The Barber of Seville is 1.4, which was last updated on May 20, 2020. This indicates it has not been updated recently.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4 — 2020-05-20

iOS13 Compatibility

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