Adaptation Displacement: as previously mentioned, Rossini's opera has triumphed over not only three competitors in the same genre, but the original play.
Awesome Music: Each of the four main characters gets at least one occasion to strut their stuff, then there's also Basilio's "La calunnia è un venticello", one of the most popular arias in the operatic bass register, and the orchestral accompanyment to the thunderstorm in act two. But by most peoples' estimation, the most recognizable song from the opera would be Figaro's aria "Largo al factotum", which has become a standard piece for baritones to show their skills.
Ensemble Cast: Which is the most important part in the opera, Almaviva (tenor), Figaro (baritone), Rosina (soprano) or Bartolo (light bass)note The Doctor's role and the opportunities for a singer to show off his virtuosity in the part were diminished by a number of cuts which had become traditional in many productions, but since the 1970s the cuts are usually restored.? Even the experts still can't decide and it can vary between productions according to the director, conductor and performers.
Harsher in Hindsight: Almaviva and Rosina's romance is sweet and touching as long as you don't know that in a couple of years the Count will grow bored with Rosina and cheat with any young woman he can, as depicted in The Marriage of Figaro.
I Am Not Shazam: Subverted. While Figaro is the Barber, he is not the protagonist, the role of which goes to Almaviva.
Mainstream Obscurity: Many people will instantly recognize "Largo Al Factorum", but you'll be hard-pressed to find anyone who's seen the opera it's from or even know what the opera's name is. There are even people who don't know what the name of the song is.
Memetic Mutation: The rapid-fire "Figaro, figaro, figaro figarofigarofigaro" part of "Figaro's Aria" has been parodied in more works than could probably be counted.
Sampled Up: When the Overture starts up, you are forgiven if you start singing the lines to Rabbit of Seville. Just do it quietly, please.
Signature Song: "Largo Al Factorum" is easily the most well-known song from the opera thanks to its frequent use in old cartoons. For a lot of people, this is the only song they know from it.
The Woody Woodpecker cartoon:
Award Snub: Despite it being considered the best and most iconic Woody Woodpecker short, it wasn’t even nominated for an Academy Award.
Values Dissonance: The Native American customer, who, of course, wears a headdress and carries a tomahawk, in the 1940s — and is made into a cigar-store Indian.
