Tributes to Philip Gossett

The passing of Professor Philip Gossett, earlier this year, brought tributes and acclamation in the numerous obituaries that were published shortly after his death. We invited some of the many scholars, artists, and students who worked with Professor Gossett over the years to share some of their memories.

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…

Watch LoftOpera’s performance of Rossini’s Otello

LoftOpera’s thrilling performance of Rossini’s beautiful Otello is available to watch online. At least for a few days! If you love Rossini, or if you just love music, this is a must.

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.

The Rossini Opera Festival’s 2016 program

The Rossini Opera Festival’s 2016 program
Read details in News, below!

2015 ROF Program Details

Be sure to read the latest program information by clicking on the .pdf!

La Donna Del Lago at the Metropolitan Opera

The Metropolitan Opera will present Rossini’s La Donna del Lago for the first time in Met history from February 16th to March 14th.

The 2015 edition of ROF is full of delights

Juan Diego Florez, Jessica Pratt, and Olga Peretyatko, are some of the international voices to grace the Festival again this year.

Armida’s Enchanted Garden

The Rossini Opera Festival’s 2014 Armida will be broadcast on radio stations throughout the US in November. For information on the program book, please click on the picture.

First to the Barber, then to the Sorceress: ROF2014 come to US Radio

Two of The Rossini Opera Festival’s 2014 productions will be aired on US radio in October and November.