(Photo: ROF/Amati Bacciardi) There are many operas that rarely see the light of day. Even some works by the great composers are lucky to receive more than an occasional staging; one need only think of Wagner’s or Verdi’s early works. Often, this neglect is unjustified, but sometimes, it’s simply because the opera is not very good. Second Rate Rossini Unfortunately, {…}
The Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, Italy has announced the titles for its 2022 season. During a press conference for the 2021 edition, the festival’s president Daniele Vimini announced that the 2022 edition will see two new productions. “Le Comte Ory” will be conducted by Diego Matheuz and directed by Hugo de Ana while “Otello” will be conducted by Yves {…}
On June 28, 2018, the Pacific Opera Project will present the west coast premiere of Giacomo Rossini’s rarely performed “La Gazzetta.” “La Gazzetta” premiered in Naples in 1816, ran for 21 performances and was revived once, in 1928. It was not seen on stage again until England’s Garsington Opera presented it in 2001, followed by 2005 productions at the Rossini Festival {…}