Fargo Moorhead Opera pieces together Barber of Seville to stream online
“Singing an opera in a mask is a whole new challenge, performer Hilary Ginther says about the show that will start streaming next week. Written By: John Lamb | ×
Clockwise from left, Jesus Murillo, Alicia Russell, Drew Swenson, Joshua Kohl and Hilary Ginther in Fargo-Moorhead Opera s Barber of Seville. Click Content Studios / Special to The Forum
FARGO To abide by COVID-19 safety regulations, Fargo-Moorhead Opera performers recorded their vocal tracks for “Barber of Seville” in advance, then staged the show, out of sequence, in front of cameras instead of a live audience, lip-syncing while wearing masks.