The Barber of Seville Vocal Score Author:Gioacchino Rossini A fiasco on its opening night, Rossini's 1816 masterpiece quickly attained international acclaim. This practice and performance vocal score of the world's most famous comic opera, based on the classic 1900 Schirmer edition, is ideal for conductors, soloists, chorus members, and rehearsal pianists. Note: lyrics are in the original Italian only.