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Interview with clarinetist and “Fidelio” podcaster Marie Ross
The acclaimed musician shares her knowledge of the evolution of the clarinet, what’s involved in playing a historical instrument, why playing Rossini is different from other operas, and what drew her to the instrument she loves. Insightful, intelligent, and passionate!
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Teatro Nuovo’s Way With Bel Canto: Bellini’s Stranger and Rossini’s Magpie
Teatro Nuovo has quickly made a name for itself with its high-quality performances of bel canto works. Do they live up to heightened expectations with La Straniera and La Gazza Ladra? Charles Jernigan reviews.
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Rossini Opera Festival dedicates 40th anniversary festival to Bruno Cagli and Montserrat Caballé
Bruno Cagli’s impact on the Rossini Renaissance is formidable. “A fundamental figure in the rediscovery of Gioachino Rossini’s musical heritage.” Caballé thrilled opera fans for decades. The festival honors both legends this year.
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
The Rossini Renaissance
An important figure in the Rossini Renaissance is the late Alberto Zedda, pictured above in the Teatro Rossini during the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro. The Festival played and continues to play a central role in bringing Rossini’s… Read More
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Interview with clarinetist and “Fidelio” podcaster Marie Ross
The acclaimed musician shares her knowledge of the evolution of the clarinet, what’s involved in playing a historical instrument, why playing Rossini is different from other operas, and what drew her to the instrument she loves. Insightful, intelligent, and passionate!
Teatro Nuovo’s Way With Bel Canto: Bellini’s Stranger and Rossini’s Magpie
Teatro Nuovo has quickly made a name for itself with its high-quality performances of bel canto works. Do they live up to heightened expectations with La Straniera and La Gazza Ladra? Charles Jernigan reviews.
Rossini Opera Festival dedicates 40th anniversary festival to Bruno Cagli and Montserrat Caballé
Bruno Cagli’s impact on the Rossini Renaissance is formidable. “A fundamental figure in the rediscovery of Gioachino Rossini’s musical heritage.” Caballé thrilled opera fans for decades. The festival honors both legends this year.
Our Rossini Library
Every article we add to our library on RossiniAmerica.org will first appear here. Sergio Ragni, to whom Rossini lovers owe so much has generously allowed us to use this reproduction of the painting from his collection.
Cellos in Rossini’s day, reflections by Hilary Metzger
Last summer, Hilary Metzger played continuo and led the cello section in Teatro Nuovo’s production of Tancredi, under the direction of Will Crutchfield (at the keyboard) and Jakob Lehman (as concertmaster). She’ll be back for this summer’s upcoming… Read More