(Photo: Rolando Paolo Guerzoni) Composed by Gioachino Rossini in 1818, “Mosè in Egitto” is an opera that deserves close attention for its historical and musical significance. Created during a transitional phase in his career, Rossini crafted a masterpiece that merges sacred drama with opera seria. Based on the biblical tale of Exodus, Moses in Egypt marks a turning point in {…}
(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 {…}
(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 {…}
Sarasota Opera has unveiled its 2024-25 season. First up is “The Music of Giuseppe Verdi” featuring principal artists of the company. Victor DeRenzi conducts the two performances of the concert. The showcase includes music from nine operas, including “I Lombardi alla prima crociata,” “Aida,” “Rigoletto,” “Attila,” “La Traviata,” and “Don Carlos.” Performers include Virginia Mims, Rochelle Bard, Jean Carlos Rodriguez, {…}
“L’Italiana in Algeri” is quintessential Rossini, from its lighthearted tunes to the many twists of its delightfully ingenious plot. As a result, there is no shortage of exemplary recordings, with the 1978 DG release of Claudio Abbado standing out among the indispensable milestones in the piece’s discographic history. In 2024, it is the turn of Pan Classics to present their {…}
Opera Zuid is set to present “La Scala di Seta” and “Il Signor Bruschino” in a unique double bill. The double bill, which premieres on May 19 at Theater Heerlen will star Chelsea Bonagura, Alexia Macbeth, Edwin Fardini, and Raoul Steffani. The opera will be conducted by Sander Teepen and directed by Marcos Darbyshire. “Rossini’s music is going to be {…}
The fight for freedom is the human condition. Throughout her new production of Rossini’s final masterwork at the Teatro all Scala, director Chiara Muti washes the stage in black, establishing a dark, gritty, and eternally miserable world in which the main characters of the drama are in a constant struggle for self-determination. But the forces led by Guillaume and Arnold {…}
The Poulenc Trio will join forces with soprano Shawnette Sulker for “Virtuosos of Contemporary & Classical Chamber Music” on March 17. The performance, which will take place at Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, CA, will feature works by Poulenc, Viet Cuong, Duke Ellington, and Rossini. Sulker, who is making her Kohl Mansion debut, has performed at several theaters around the world {…}
The Teatro Regio di Parma has released a new book “Gioachino Rossini, Musicista Buogustaio.” The new work is the latest volume in Cristina Bersanelli and Patrizia Barbieri’s children’s books and arrived on Feb. 29, 2024, to celebrate the composer’s 232th birthday. It will be available at the Teatro Regio di Parma’s bookstore and online. Rossini was born in Pesaero and {…}
The Academy of Vocal Arts will present “Jubilate! A Concert of Sacred Music” this March. The showcase will feature music by Mozart, Händel, Dubois, Bellini, Dvorák, Rossini, Bizet, Puccini, Wagner, Clysedale, Lofton, Carter, and Verdi. Performers include Emily Margevich, Kevin Godínez, Manli Deng, Shawn Roth, Luke Norvell, Lydia Grindatto, Angel Raii Gomez, Dylan Gregg, Matthew Goodheart, Ethel Trujillo, Ariana Maubach, {…}
Bronx Opera will present a double bill of “Il Signor Bruschino” and “Gianni Schicchi” this February. The double bill opens on Feb. 3, 2024 and runs for four performances through Feb. 11, 2024. The two operas star Michael Niemann, Erik Werner, Nicholas Skotzko, Justin Ramm-Damron, Nicholas LaGesse, Bryan McClary, Matthew Youngblood, James Danner, James Mancuso, Henry Horstmann, Brian Alvarado, Hart {…}