Barber of Seville who wrote it?

"The Barber of Seville" is an Opera composed by Gioachino Rossini, with a libretto by Cesare Sterbini. Premiering in 1816, it is based on the play by Pierre Beaumarchais. The opera is renowned for its lively music and engaging characters, particularly the clever barber Figaro, who plays a crucial role in the romantic entanglements of the story.