Figaro Restaurant
Gioachino Rossini - 1816
Opera -The Barber of Seville
Beaumarchais
French dramatist Pierre Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais
(1732-99) was originally a watchmaker but rose to wealth and
position among the nobility. His two successful comedies were
Le Barbier de Séville (1775), the basis of an opera by Rossini,
and Le Mariage de Figaro (1784), the source of an opera by
Mozart.
Figaro Restaurant
PANE
FRESH CRUSTY BREAD
$5.90
GARLIC
$6.90
OR
HERB – OVEN TOASTED FRESH ITALIAN BREAD.
ANCHOVY – OVEN TOASTED FRESH ITALIAN BREAD.
$7.90
ENTRÉE
TOMATO BRUSCHETTA - TOASTED BREAD TOPPED WITH DICED
TOMATOES, OREGANO, GARLIC, FRESH BASIL, IN AN ITALIAN
OLIVE OIL DRESSING. (V)
ANTIPASTO - COLD PLATTER OF TRADITIONAL ITALIAN
PROSCIUTTO, SALAMI, DOUBLE SMOKED HAM, SUN DRIED
TOMATOES, OLIVES, MARINATED VEGETABLES & IMPORTED
ITALIAN CHEESE.
CHILLI MUSSELS – MUSSELS SAUTÉED IN EXTRA VIRGIN
OLIVE OIL, FRESH PARSLEY, GARLIC & CHILLI.
PRAWNS NAPOLI – PRAWNS SEARED
CHILLI IN A RICH TOMATO SAUCE.
IN
PARSLEY, GARLIC &
PRAWNS MEDICI – PRAWNS SEARED IN GARLIC, CHILLI &
PARSLEY IN A COGNAC CREAM SAUCE.
$15.90
$27.90
$18.90
$23.90
$23.90
INSALATA
ITALIAN SALAD – MIXED GREENS, TOMATO, CUCUMBER,
SPANISH ONION, OLIVES, WITH EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL &
BALSAMIC VINEGAR. (V)
$14.90
MEDITERRANEAN SALAD – TOMATO, FETTA, SPANISH ONION,
GARLIC, OREGANO. BASIL, OLIVES, & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.
(V)
$16.90
CAPRESE SALAD – BOCCINCINI CHEESE, FRESH TOMATO,
BASIL, & EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. (V)
$17.90
V–
VEGETARIAN
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RISOTTI
RISOTTO VEAL ZAFFERANO – VEAL
WHITE WINE SAUCE.
IN A
SAFFRON HERB
AND
$26.90
RISOTTO FUNGHI PORCINI – PORCINI AND BUTTON
MUSHROOMS, HERBS, GARLIC, BUTTER AND ITALIAN
PARMESAN IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE. (V)
$25.90
RISOTTO ASPARAGI – ASPARAGUS, CHICKEN, DOUBLE
SMOKED HAM, ITALIAN PARMESAN WITH FRESH HERBS
CREAM SAUCE.
$26.90
IN A
PASTA
FETTUCCINE MEDICI – PRAWNS, GARLIC, CHILLI, FRESH HERBS
IN A CREAM SAUCE.
$26.90
SPAGHETTI FRUTTI DI MARE – A SELECTION
FRESH HERBS IN A LIGHT TOMATO SAUCE.
$26.90
OF
SEAFOOD &
SPAGHETTI PUTTANESCA – CAPERS, ANCHOVIES, OLIVES,
PECORINO ROMANO CHEESE, GARLIC AND CHILLI IN A TOMATO
SAUCE.
$23.90
FETTUCCINE BOLOGNESE – TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE
BOLOGNAISE SAUCE WITH ITALIAN PARMESAN.
$24.90
PENNE AMATRICIANA– PANCETTA, SPANISH ONION, PECORINO
ROMANO CHEESE IN A CHILLI AND TOMATO SAUCE.
$23.90
PENNE BOSCO – ITALIAN SAUSAGE, RED ONION, HERBS
IMPORTED RICOTTA IN A CREAM SAUCE.
$24.90
FETTUCCINE TARTUFO NERO – BLACK TRUFFLES AND
CHAMPIGNONS, HERB AND ITALIAN PARMESAN CHEESE
CREAM SAUCE. (V)
AND
$26.90
IN A
GNOCCHI GORGONZOLA – HOMEMADE GNOCCHI — IN AN ITALIAN
GORGONZOLA CHEESE, HERBS AND CREAM SAUCE (V)
OR
IN A
$26.90
TRADITIONAL HOMEMADE BOLOGNAISE SAUCE.
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FOR THE CHEF’S SPECIALITY - BE SURE TO BROWSE FIGARO’S SPECIALS BOARD INSIDE.
Figaro uses only the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in All our Dishes
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CARNE
VEAL MARSALA – LIGHTLY PAN-FRIED VEAL CARAMELISED
AN ORANGE MARSALA SAUCE.
VEAL SALTIMBOCCA– TENDER VEAL PAN-FRIED
HAM IN A SAGE AND WHITE WINE SAUCE.
IN
$28.90
TOPPED WITH
$28.90
VEAL TARTUFO NERO– TENDER VEAL PAN-FRIED WITH
MUSHROOMS AND BLACK TRUFFLES IN A HERB AND CREAM
SAUCE.
$29.90
VEAL PARMIAGIANA – TENDER VEAL IN TOMATO TOPPED WITH
AUBERGINE, MOZZARELLA AND ITALIAN PARMESAN CHEESE.
$28.90
VEAL GATTOPARDO – PAN-FRIED VEAL WITH DOUBLE SMOKED
HAM, GREEN PEPPERCORNS AND PROVOLONE CHEESE IN A
CREAM SAUCE.
$28.90
VEAL ARTICHOKE – TENDER VEAL LIGHTLY PAN-FRIED WITH
ARTICHOKES IN AN ITALIAN GORGONZOLA CREAM SAUCE.
$29.90
VEAL PROIBITO – LIGHTLY PAN-FRIED VEAL WITH MUSSELS,
PRAWN AND CALAMARI IN A CREAM SAUCE WITH A HINT OF
CHILLI.
$29.90
LAMB CACCIATORE – TENDER LAMB CUTLETS SAUTÉED IN
GARLIC, VINEGAR, & ROSEMARY IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE.
SERVED ON A BED OF LEAVES.
$33.90
A
CHICKEN LIGURE– CHICKEN BREAST SAUTÉED IN A COGNAC
CREAM SAUCE WITH DOUBLE SMOKED HAM AND GREEN
PEPPERCORNS.
$28.90
All meat dishes are served with a complementary serving of fresh
seasonal vegetables.
ALL PRICES ARE GST INCLUSIVE – 15% SURCHARGE ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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FOR THE CHEF’S SPECIALITY - BE SURE TO BROWSE FIGARO’S SPECIALS BOARD INSIDE.
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PIZZA
FIGARO’S PIZZA IS MADE WITH STONE GROUND FLOUR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, NATURAL YEAST
SALT. OUR DOUGH IS PROVEN IN A TRUE ARTISAN TRADITION & ALL INGREDIENTS USED
FRESHLY PREPARED.
AND
ARE
MARGHERITA – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, BASIL & BOCCINCINI. (V)
$23.90
NAPOLITANA – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, GARLIC, OLIVES,
ANCHOVIES & OREGANO.
$23.90
POTATO AND ROSEMARY – MOZZARELLA, FINELY SLICED
POTATO, ROSEMARY AND EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL. (V)
$23.90
BLUE VEIN – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, BLUE VEIN CHEESE
MUSHROOMS. (V)
AND
$23.90
TROPICANA – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, DOUBLE SMOKED HAM
AND PINEAPPLE.
$24.90
MEXICANA – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, RED ROASTED PEPPERS,
SPANISH ONION, SPANISH CHORIZO & CHILLI.
$26.90
VEGETARIAN– TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, MUSHROOMS,
ARTICHOKES, KALAMATA OLIVES, SPANISH ONION AND RED
ROASTED PEPPERS. (V)
$26.90
MALTESE – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SPANISH ONION, RED
ROASTED PEPPERS, DOUBLE SMOKED HAM AND FETTA
CHEESE.
$27.90
PROSCIUTTO – TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, PROSCIUTTO, MIXED
LEAVES, SPANISH ONION & SHAVED PARMESAN.
$27.90
V–
VEGETARIAN
ALL PRICES ARE GST INCLUSIVE – 15% SURCHARGE ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
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FOR THE CHEF’S SPECIALITY - BE SURE TO BROWSE FIGARO’S SPECIALS BOARD INSIDE.
Figaro uses only the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in All our Dishes
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Opera - The Barber of Siviglia
Gioachino Rossini - 1816
Italian title 'Il Barbiere di Siviglia'. Opera in two acts. Music by Rossini, libretto by Cesare
Sterbini, after the play 'Le Barbier de Séville' (1775) by Beaumarchais. First performed
Rome, 20 Feb 1816. A comic opera that is a staple of the repertoire, with many famous arias
in addition to the frequently head overture: the 'Largo al factotum', Figaro's song in praise of
himself; 'Una voce poco fa'; 'La calunnia'. The characters are the same as appear in Mozart's
'Marriage of Figaro'. The lighthearted and sprightly nature of Rossini's music has seen
music from the Barber used in countless films, adverts and even cartoons, including 'Citizen
Kane', 'Help', 'A Clockwork Orange', 'Prizzi's Honour', and 'A Fish Called Wanda'.
Rossini’s - Largo Al Factotum (figaro, Figaro,figaro)
Largo al factotum, Figaro's aria from Il Barbiere di Siviglia
Largo al factotum della citta.
Largo! La la la la la la la LA!
Presto a bottega che l'alba e gia.
Presto! La la la la la la la LA!
Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere (che bel piacere)
per un barbiere di qualita! (di qualita!)
Ah, bravo Figaro!
Bravo, bravissimo!
Bravo! La la la la la la la LA!
Fortunatissimo per verita!
Bravo!
La la la la la la la LA!
Fortunatissimo per verita!
Fortunatissimo per verita!
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la la la la LA!
Pronto a far tutto, la notte e il giorno
sempre d'intorno in giro sta.
Miglior cuccagna per un barbiere,
vita piu nobile, no, non si da.
La la la la la la la la la la la la la!
Rasori e pettini
lancette e forbici,
al mio comando
tutto qui sta.
Rasori e pettini
lancette e forbici,
al mio comando
tutto qui sta.
V'e la risorsa,
poi, de mestiere
colla donnetta... col cavaliere...
colla donnetta... la la li la la la la la
col cavaliere... la la li la la la la la la la LA!!!
Ah, che bel vivere, che bel piacere (che bel piacere)
per un barbiere di qualita! (di qualita!)
Tutti mi chiedono, tutti mi vogliono,
donne, ragazzi, vecchi, fanciulle:
Qua la parruca... Presto la barba...
Qua la sanguigna... Presto il biglietto...
Tutto mi chiedono, tutti mi vogliono,
tutti mi chiedono, tutti mi vogliono,
Qua la parruca, presto la barba, presto il biglietto, ehi!
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Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro...Figaro...
Figaro... Figaro... Figaro... Figaro...Figaro!!!
Ahime, (ahime) che furia!
Ahime, che folla!
Uno alla volta,
per carita! (per carita! per carita!)
Uno alla volta, uno alla volta,
uno alla volta, per carita!
Figaro! Son qua.
Ehi, Figaro! Son qua.
Figaro qua, Figaro la, Figaro qua, Figaro la,
Figaro su, Figaro giu, Figaro su, Figaro giu.
Question:
What is the relationship between Rossini’s character Figaro in ―The Barber of Seville‖ and Mozart’s character
Figaro in ―Le Nozze di Figaro‖.
Answer:
Figaro, the main character in Mozart's "Le Nozze di Figaro" (Marriage of Figaro), is "Il Barbiere di Siviglia" (the
barber of Seville)! Based on Beaumarchais's trilogy of "Figaro", " Le Nozze di Figaro" is the sequel to "Il Barbiere di
Siviglia" in terms of plot, even though Mozart had composed his opera 30 years before Rossini composed his.
Rossini’s - The Story of "Il Barbiere di Siviglia"
Count Almaviva falls in love with Rosina, the ward of Dr. Bartolo, who wants to marry Rosina because of her
beauty and her money. Figaro, a barber and the busybody of Seville offers his help to the Count. Count disguises
himself first as a drunken soldier and then a music teacher just to get into Bartolo's house to see Rosina. He
succeeds and convinces Rosina to run away and marry him. Bartolo produces a love letter supposedly written by
one of the Count's many mistresses. Rosina changes her mind upon hearing of the letter and decides to marry
Bartolo instead. Just as Bartolo brings back the notary for the wedding, Rosina discovers that the letter was
actually one of her own letters to the Count. No longer jealous, Rosina marries the Count.
Mozart’s - The Story of "Le Nozze di Figaro"
Figaro, previously the barber of Seville, is now the valet to Count Almaviva. Figaro is engaged to Susanna, maid to
the Countess Almaviva. Everything seems fine, but the Count wants Susanna for himself, while another servant,
Cherubino fancies the Countess. If that is not enough, Marcellina, maid to Bartolo who was supposed to wed the
Countess, wants Figaro to pay up an old loan or marry her. Since there are so many characters shot by Cupid's
random arrows, there are a lot of comic encounters in this opera. At the end, Figaro and Susanna marry each
other, the Count and Countess reconcile, and Marcellina is actually Figaro's birth mother (go figure.)
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Figaro uses only the best Extra Virgin Olive Oil in All our Dishes