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Gioachino Rossini – Otello
…in ten of Rossini’s operas. The love between Colbran and Rossini is evident in every page of the scores. Most of her roles were incredibly dramatic, except for a couple…
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Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Rossini was one of the most acclaimed Italian opera composers of the early 19th century. His extraordinary contributions to the operatic repertoire, coupled with his remarkable personal life, make…
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Ouverture from L’Italiana in Algeri – Gioachino Rossini
In 1813, Rossini had a productive year with works like “Il signor”, “Tancredi”, and “Aureliano in Palmira”. He was asked to compose an opera for the Teatro San Benedetto in…
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Gioachino Rossini – Alle Voci Della Gloria
Rossini’s “Alle voci della gloria” is a virtuoso scene for bass and orchestra. It is known as a “suitcase aria,” a piece that singers carried with them in the 19th…
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Gioachino Rossini – La Cambiale di Matrimonio
Dame Joan Sutherland’s career is known for her limited performances of Rossini’s works, other than Semiramide. It’s unfortunate that she didn’t record pieces like “La donna del lago” or “Elisabetta.”…
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Gioachino Rossini – The Barber of Seville
Act Two of Rossini’s “Il barbiere di Siviglia” has a famous Quintet scene where Don Basilio is sent home and Bartolo discovers the plan. The piece progresses naturally as a…
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La Gazza Ladra – Complete Opera by Gioachino Rossini
La Gazza Ladra, opera by Rossini.
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Gioachino Rossini – Overture from Il Turco in Italia
Gioachino Rossini’s “Il turco in Italia” is a comedic opera commissioned by La Scala in 1814. Despite being only 22 years old at the time, Rossini was already highly regarded…
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Gioachino Rossini – Non Arrestar il Colpo from Otello
Gioachino Rossini’s “Non arrestar il colpo” from Otello features Frederica von Stade and Jose Carreras. This intense duet showcases Carreras in a Rossini role. The scene is more like a…
