Introducing Serena Farnocchia aka Boston’s Elisabetta
Farnocchia performed with Alberto Zedda, so her Rossini experience is first class.
Angela Meade talks Rossini
Angela Meade delighted the audience at the Rossini Opera Festival. We’re delighted she talked with us about Rossini!
Interview with American Baritone Dean Murphy
Dean Murphy, the rising American star, talks with us about singing at the ROF’s Accademia Rossiana and the baritone life.
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!
Interview with Stage Director Rosetta Cucchi
In operatic staging you need to listen to the music, it tells you what to do,
Some thoughts from Daniela Barcellona about Petite Messe Solennelle
Daniela Barcellona returned to ROF to participate in the finale of this year’s Festival
Lisette Oropesa spoke with Rossini America prior to her ROF debut
The superstar soprano talks about what it’s like to sing Rossini, the differences between Bellini, Donizetti, and Rossini – and more!
American tenor, Randall Bills on his experience with R&Z
The acclaimed tenor shares his thoughts on performing Ricciardo e Zoraide, what it’s like to sing Rossini, the joys and comedy inherent in being a professional in the opera world, and more!
Memories from the 1990 Met Semiramide cast: Chris Merritt
Q. Your appearance as Idreno at the Met was not the first time you had sung this role, from what we understand. Apparently you did it in Hamburg in 1985. Was that a concert version, or was it… Read More