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Gioachino Rossini – Otello
Isabella Colbran, the mezzo-soprano and the most important woman in Rossini’s life, had the opportunity to enchant audiences in his opera “Otello.” She was a brilliant dramatic singer and appeared…
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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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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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La Gazza Ladra – Complete Opera by Gioachino Rossini
La Gazza Ladra, opera by Rossini.
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Cruda Sorte! Amor Riranno! from Verdi’s L’italiana in Algeri
Gioachino Rossini’s “L’italiana in Algeri” features Isabella, one of his most assertive and charming heroines. Unlike other female characters, Isabella controls the situation, making her a powerful presence. Her short…
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Rossini – Mose in Egitto – Ah! Se Puoi Cosi Lasciarmi
The “Master of Belcanto” series featuring musical excerpts from Gioachino Rossini’s operas continues with a new concept. The latest upload is a compilation titled “Tornami a dir che m’ami,” focusing…
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Di Tanti Palpiti from Rossini’s Tancredi
Gioachino Rossini’s “Di tanti palpiti” is a popular aria from his opera Tancredi. It is known as the “rice aria” because Rossini supposedly composed it while waiting for his risotto…
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Rossini’s The Barber of Seville – Sestetto
In Gioacchino Rossini’s “Il barbiere di Siviglia,” Rosina, the Count d’Almaviva, Figaro, Don Bartolo, Don Basilio, Berta, and Fiorello are performed by Teresa Berganza, Luigi Alva, Hermann Prey, Enzo Dara,…
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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…
