LA Opera's debut of the 197-year-old Gioacchino Rossini romantic comedy is an amusing and flavorful local introduction, writes Todd McCarthy. By Todd McCarthy Sparkling if not scintillating, the ...

Gioacchino Rossini has written 1 shows including The Cat's in the Larder (Source Material).

Once you get over the shock that Shakespeare’s immortal masterpiece has been turned into a stereotypical Italian opera of the early 19th century, where minor character Rodrigo, now in love with ...

BOULDER — Gioacchino Rossini is a familiar name, not only to opera lovers, but also to casual classical music fans. His more popular overtures often open symphony orchestra concerts. Most of his vast ...

The Barber of Seville is an opera buffa in two acts by Gioachino Rossini with an Italian libretto by Cesare Sterbini. The libretto was based on Pierre Beaumarchais's French comedy Le Barbier de ...

I've always had a soft spot for Gioacchino Rossini's overtures. Their slow introductions and sprightly melodies invariably lead to a big crescendo passage, in which Rossini repeats a motif several ...

Gioacchino Rossini is a familiar name, not only to opera lovers, but also to casual classical music fans. His more popular overtures often open symphony orchestra concerts. Most of his vast operatic ...

Have you ever been to an opera? If the answer is “no,” don’t sweat it. If you check out Opera Columbus’ season-opening production of “La Cenerentola” on Friday and Sunday in the Southern Theatre, ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Gioachino Rossini, honoree -- along with leap year -- of a Google Doodle ...

Gioachino Antonio Rossini was an Italian composer who gained fame for his 39 operas, although he also wrote many songs, some chamber music and piano pieces, and some sacred music. He set new standards ...