The Assembly of the Founding Bodies of the Rossini Opera Festival has confirmed Ernesto Palacio as Intendant for another four-year period 2023-2026. Palacio began as Artistic Director of the ROF in 2016 and the following year, as Director of the Accademia Rossiniana. In 2017, he was named the Festival Intendant. In a statement, the President of the ROF Daniele Vimini {…}
(Photo: ROF/Amati Bacciardi) Without memories we are nothing but an empty shell. They define our sense of self. It is only through memory that we can make any sense of what is around us. It allows us to rationalize and contextualize tragic events, to enjoy the present, and to project the consequence of our actions into the future. Yet, memory {…}
Pesaro’s Rossini Opera Festival saw noteworthy growth to its Festival in audience and media coverage during the 2022 season. Following 31 theatrical events, the company saw the box office register 13,100 tickets purchased which was up 53 percent compared to 2021. In total, that represents 957,000 euros. The festival also noted that the percentage of foreign visitors reached 55 percent {…}
(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, {…}
(Photo: ROF/Amati Bacciardi) Pesaro’s Rossini Opera Festival kicked off its 43rd season in splendid style with a presentation of the composer’s “Le Comte Ory” conducted by Diego Matheuz and directed by Hugo De Ana, with a stellar cast which included Juan Diego Flórez, Julie Fuchs and Maria Kataeva. Not only did it prove to be a magical musical experience, but {…}
(Photo: Olivier Metzger) One of the many stars appearing at this summer’s Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro is the French soprano Julie Fuchs, who is making her festival debut as La Comtesse Adèle in “Le Comte Ory.” Known for her dazzling singing, versatile acting and innate musicality she has wowed audiences in both concert halls and theaters across Europe in {…}
(Credit: Dario Acosta) Angela Meade has canceled her concert at the Rossini Opera Festival. The festival said, “due to sudden health reasons, Angela Meade has canceled the concert scheduled for August 18 at 3.30 pm at the Rossini Theatre. However, a symphony concert conducted by Maestro Daniel Smith will be held on the same date.” As a result, ticket holders {…}
Pretty Yende has canceled her concert at the Rossini Opera Festival. The festival said that “for health reasons, Pretty Yende had to renounce her participation in the concert on August 12. The concert was canceled.” As a result, audiences will receive a refund or will be allowed to choose another show. Yende recently performed at the Festival della Valle d’Itiria {…}
The Rossini Opera Festival has announced the operas for the 2023 season. For the 44 edition, the festival will present a critical edition of “Eduardo e Cristina” conducted by Jader Bignamini and directed by Stefano Poda. There will also be a new production of “Adelaide di Borgogna” conducted by Francesco Lanzillotta and directced by Arnaud Bernard and a revival of {…}
The Rossini Opera Festival is set to broadcast some of its productions on Rai. The festival will first broadcast a production of “Le Comte Ory” starring Juan Diego Flórez in the title role alongside Nahuel Di Pierro, Maria Kataeva, Andrzej Filończyk, Julie Fuchs, Monica Bacelli, and Anna-Doris Capitelli. The opening performance will be broadscast on Rai 3 radio on August {…}
The Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro, Italy has announced its 43rd season which will take place between August 9 and 21, 2022 and will feature two new productions. The Festival will be inaugurated at the Vitrifrigo Arena with “Le Comte Ory” conducted by Diego Matheuz with the Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della Rai and the Chorus of the Teatro Ventidio Basso. {…}