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William Tell is coming to New Mexico for the first time ever!
Opera Southwest is performing the Rossini masterpiece in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 22nd, 25th, 27th, and 29th.
In anticipation of the event, we invited the artists responsible for this, Anthony Barrese to share some thoughts about this masterpiece.
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Tributes to Alberto Zedda
The passing of Alberto Zedda earlier this year was an incredible loss to the international Rossini community. Those who did not have the chance to know or work with Maestro Zedda may get an idea of the magnitude of the loss from the following tributes and recollections which we have gathered here…
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Understanding the Siege of Corinth: What Rossini’s (and Mozart’s) Turkish operas say about Western Relations with the Middle East
Larry Wolff, talks about how Rossini and Mozart chose Turkey, why they may have made the choices they made, and the recognition of common humanity.
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The importance of the Rossini Opera Festival
Opera does not exist in a vacuum. As a living art form it is reborn with every performance. However, there is more to it; traditions have to be transmitted and new perspectives incorporated to keep the art alive. This is where the Festival is crucial.
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Extending the heritage of Alberto Zedda in Canada
Although she triumphs in Verdi, Daniela Barcellona has not abandoned us ( and Rossini!)
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How Juan Diego Flórez launched his career at the ROF and became an honorary citizen of Pesaro 20 years later
The immediate acclaim for his breakthrough performance as Corradino in Matilde di Shabran at the ROF in 1996 helped start his rise to the top of the opera world.
American Rossini Society
The American Rossini Society is an organization devoted to promoting the work of Gioachino Rossini throughout North America. Inspired by the suggestions of the late Alberto Zedda, and encouraged by Philip Gossett, who was our honorary president from… Read More
Rossini Organizations
All of Europe tried to gather for the coronation of Charles X in Reims in 1825, or so Rossini would have us believe in his spectacular “Il Viaggio A Reims” (pictured above in its modern re-premire) Were we… Read More
Friends of the ROF
Friends of the Rossini Opera Festival, Inc, is the US-based non-profit organization that welcomes contributions from our American audience. Founded in 2008, the Friends make it possible for you to make a fully tax-deductible contribution in support of… Read More
News
Rossini Chamber Music
Even though there are no performances of Rossini’s operas in November in the US,all is not lost. This fascinating offering is worth considering and attending if possible! Information at fourthcoastensemble.com Thanks to the Centro Italo-Americano per l’Opera (CIAO)… Read More
Be sure to get to the Barber in October!
Seattle Opera will bring “The Barber of Seville” on Oct 14,15,18,20,31,22,25 & 28. Check out Seattleopera.org for details. Hurry, there are no Barbers during the month of November ANYWHERE in the US! So, now is the time to… Read More
William Tell is coming to New Mexico for the first time ever!
Opera Southwest is performing the Rossini masterpiece in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 22nd, 25th, 27th, and 29th.
In anticipation of the event, we invited the artists responsible for this, Anthony Barrese to share some thoughts about this masterpiece.
Rossini Chamber Music
Even though there are no performances of Rossini’s operas in November in the US,all is not lost. This fascinating offering is worth considering and attending if possible! Information at fourthcoastensemble.com Thanks to the Centro Italo-Americano per l’Opera (CIAO)… Read More
International Rossini Performances
Even though the international calendar is overflowing with performances of Bariere, Cenerentola, and to some extent, L’Italina, it might be a delightful addition to your travels to catch one of these performances in places far and near. Here… Read More