Dec 8: Rossini’s mother to the rescue
A narrow escape
Dec 7: Golden wings
The central figure in Cenerentola?
Dec 6: A lesson scene like no other
We think she did a LOT for Rossini!
Dec 5: An unstaged Tancredi duet
Imagine if these artists had performed this at the Metropolitan Opera!
Dec 4: Not only d’amore
Come for the soprano, stay for the tenors!
Dec 3: Rossini’s most mysterious opera
Ermione gets a performance it deserves.
Dec 2 : Inspired by Rossini’s father?
His father was a horn player which might have inspired Rossini to write this.
Dec 1: An overture like no other
In Rossini’s day people often became familiar with his works through piano adaptations played in a home. Czerny arranged this masterpiece but not likely for a performance in a private home! You may spot some pianists you recognize!
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.