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.”
Celebrate Rossini’s birthday in NYC, Chicago, and LA
The Rossini Opera Festival is bringing the festivities to lucky Americans living in NYC, Chicago, and LA. Read about it here: http://www.rossinioperafestival.it/?IDC=530&ID=713 If you can’t be there in person, you can at least join the world-wide Rossini celebrations… Read More
In honor of Rossini’s birthday!
We are reprinting our interview with Paolo Bordogna who is leading the festivities in Pesaro!
Rossini’s Pandora’s Box
Che vuol cantare? During this month we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Rossini’s most popular opera “Il Barbiere di Siviglia”. We invite you to join in the celebration by sharing your thoughts on “trunk arias”, so called because… Read More
Change of dates for two ROF 2016 performances
We will have more about this summer’s ROF soon, but for those who are already looking at the calendar, ROF has just announced that the Florez gala and the final performance of “Ciro in Babylonia” have switched dates…. Read More
From HMV to Youtube. Interview with Coloraturafan
“From the fast paced cadenzas to the slow flowing cantilenas. I could listen to Rossini all day and never be bored. ”