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Gioachino Rossini
…Isabella’s death in 1845, Rossini married his mistress, Olympe Pelissier. Later Works and Retirement In 1824, Rossini travelled, via London, to Paris where he lived for five years and served…
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Rossini – Semiramide Overture
Rene Leibowitz, a renowned conductor (1913-1972), was born in Warsaw and later moved to Paris. He had a passion for contemporary music and studied with Webern and Schoenberg. Known for…
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Terrana Performs Rossini’s The Barber of Seville
Mike Terrana plays “The Barber of Seville” at Frankfurt Music Fair 2010. Available for download on www.terrana.com….
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The Magic Toy Shop by Leibowitz, Based on Themes by Rossini
Rene Leibowitz (1913-1972) was a renowned conductor, known for his interest in contemporary music and his skill in instrumental coloration. He studied with Webern and Schoenberg and wrote an analysis…
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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 – 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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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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Flop or Masterpiece? Ten Classical Works That Made a Comeback
…but ultimately triumphed, proving that perseverance and patience can lead to success. 1. Rossini’s The Barber of Seville : A Rival’s Sabatoge Gioachino Rossini‘s opera The Barber of Seville is…
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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…
