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LIsten to ROF 2016!

Turkish Delight

Turkish delight in Pesaro!

New honors for Speranza Scappucci

Those who heard her in Pesaro will agree!

From the May 2016 Newsletter from ROF

FINAL WEEKS FOR THE CONTEST “IL TUO VIAGGIO” Just three weeks left to join the fourth edition of Il tuo Viaggio, a contest aiming to award a prize to a new talent in the field of graphics by… Read More

Rene Barbera is returning to ROF this summer!

After a triumphant debut in last summer’s Festival ( his performance in Stabat Mater was particularly moving) Rene will be returning to ROF to star in “Il Turco in Italia” under the baton on Speranza Scappucci, and in… Read More

Wise words from our conductor making her ROF debut this summer!

This clip is about half and hour long. The interview is related to her appearance at LA Opera in Puccini, but much of what she says about preparation applies to Rossini as well. Hope it works! Enjoy!

Rossini here, Rossini there

From Houston to the Bronx, small opera companies are presenting Rossini this month! The Bronx Opera, which celebrates its 49th birthday, has two more performances of “Cenerentola” May 7 and 8th. Looks like a great opportunity to introduce… Read More

Remembering a joyous moment at ROF

The news of the loss of Dempsey Rivera spread throughout social media recently. A much-loved young talent who first appeared at the Rossini Opera Festival as a member of the Accademia Rossiniana, Dempsey returned to appear in Aureliano… Read More

Extending the heritage of Alberto Zedda in Canada

Although she triumphs in Verdi, Daniela Barcellona has not abandoned us ( and Rossini!)

In grateful memory: Sir Peter Moores

“The thoughtful relaxed and friendly atmosphere of the staff, the artists, and the town itself have made us all want not only to be regular visitors each year, but to put as much help and financial support into helping Pesaro as we can each possibly manage.”