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Obituary: Rossini Opera Festival Founder Gianfranco Mariotti Dies at 91

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Rossini Opera Festival Gianfranco Mariotti has died at the age of 91. The festival took to social media to announce the news stating, “Gianfranco has left us. There is no saying how lonely we feel right now: there will be time for words and actions to honor and tribute to our founder… Now we just want to hold ourselves in {…}
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Rossini Opera Festival Announces Change to 2025 Season

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The Rossini Opera Festival has announced changes to its 2025 festival. The company said David Livermore’s production of “Il Turco in Italia” has been postponed until 2026. The production was expected to be conducted by Diego Ceretta making his operatic debut. Instead, the company will perform “Soirées musicales” under the direction of Christopher Franklin alongside the new productions “Zelmira” and {…}
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Rossini Opera Festival 2024 Review: Ermione

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(Photo: Amati Bacciardi) “Ermione” managed only seven performances when premiered at Naples’ San Carlo in 1816 before being shelved. It had to wait until 1987 to be revived, when it received its first modern staging at the Pesaro Rossini Opera Festival. Since then, it has had numerous performances, with each adding to its reputation as one of the composer’s most {…}
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Rossini Opera Festival 2024 Review: Bianca e Falliero

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(Photo: Amati Bacciardi) After the initial success of its premiere in 1819 at Teatro La Scala, Rossini’s “Bianca e Falliero” managed to hold its place on Italian stages and beyond for over 10 years before disappearing completely. It was not until 1986 that its first revival in modern times took place, thanks to the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro. The {…}
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Rai to Broadcast ‘Bianca e Falliero’ from Rossini Opera Festival

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Rai5 is set to present Rossini’s “Bianca e Falliero” from the Rossini Opera Festival. The opera will be presented on August 7 and later on RaiCultura. The production by Jean-Louis Grinda will be conducted by Roberto Abbado and will star Nicolo Donini, Dmitry Korchak, Giorgi Manoshvili, Aya Wakizono, Jessica Pratt, Carmen Buendia, Claudio Zazzaro, and Dangelo Diaz. Rai Radio 3 {…}
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Q & A: Pietro Adaíni on His Life with Rossini & the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro

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Tenor Pietro Adaíni knows his Rossini; the voice has an ethereal touch, with quick tops and loads of definition that make this Sicilian native tackle his coloraturas with nonchalance and an unusual air of ease. But there is more: Adaíni resonates with audiences. Like his role model Pavarotti, he communicates swiftly and, in his delivery, brandishes the proverbial smile. OperaWire {…}
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Jessica Pratt, Anastasia Bartoli, Juan Diego Flórez & Dmitry Korchak Lead Rossini Opera Festival’s 2024 Season

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The Rossini Opera Festival has announced its 2024 season which will be held in Pesaro from August 7 to 23, 2024. The Festival will be inaugurated at the PalaScavolini, a new theatre space reopened within the already famous PalaFestival, by “Bianca and Falliero.” Roberto Abbado will conduct the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai and the Coro Teatro Ventidio Basso. The {…}
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Rossini Opera Festival 2023 Review: Adelaide di Borgogna

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(Photo: Amati Bacciardi) As the orchestra begins the overture of Rossini’s 1817 opera “Adelaide di Borgogna,” the curtain rises to reveal a busy stage with the stagehands running about, moving scenery and props. The singers are scattered about the stage. Some are preparing themselves for a rehearsal, while others are getting a drink from the vending machine or chatting among {…}

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