From the ROF newsletter with updates
Update on the event at the Italian embassy in NYC on Nov 27th. “The ROF will present the project Cenerentola #25 on Monday 27 November at 6 pm at the Italian Consulate in New York, hosted by Consul… Read More
Promoting Rossini
“There is nothing in music quite like Rossini.” Patrick Summers, Artistic and Music Director, Houston Grand Opera
Dec 25: Looking to the future
Our final gift is the best seats in the house for this historic concert
Dec 22: Will Isabella be home for Christmas?
We are so lucky to have her sing for us no matter where she is!
Dec 21: The trio that should never be cut!
William Tell is a long opera some say. And there are parts that are often cut. The following trio, near the end is not only sublime, but helps clarify the drama. Cutting it seems like amputation.
Dec 20: When Paganini got a hold of Rossini
Paganini and Rossini had some interesting “intersections” not the least the premire of Matilde di Shabran. However Paganini’s violin works on themes by Rossini probably did more to make Rossini known than any other contribution. Here is the… Read More
Dec 19: More Elisabetta with Zedda, Blake, and Merritt
Luxury casting and conducting made for a memorable performance!