Rossini’s Life
Tune into Classics for Kids and learn about one of the most successful opera composers who ever lived, Gioacchino Rossini, and his opera, William Tell.Music used within the program (all by...
View ArticleThe Barber of Seville From the Rossini Opera Festival
• Listen to the Operavore streamThere may be no such thing as artistic perfection, but with The Barber of Seville, Rossini surely came as close as anyone to creating a flawless operatic comedy.On World...
View ArticleLucas Meachem and René Barbera Star in 'The Barber of Seville'
Tune in to WQXR this Saturday at 1 pm for Rossini's The Barber of Seville performed by the San Francisco Opera. The production stars Daniela Mack, René Barbera and Lucas Meachem in the title...
View ArticleHumor and High Jinks in Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville'
Despite its disastrous premiere in 1816 — complete with raucous heckling, a bloody nose and a stray cat scampering across the stage — Rossini’s The Barber of Seville quickly joined the ranks of the...
View ArticleRossini's Enduring 'Barbiere di Siviglia' is Your Met Opera Broadcast
Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia is set to delight you during the Met Opera matinee broadcast, on Saturday at 1 pm. Whether it will be your first time with Rossini’s Figaro, or your tenth, listeners...
View ArticleThat Bass-Baritone Pairing Kendrick Lamar and Rossini Is Not New to the...
By now, you may have seen the video of an opera singer rocking out in his car, boldly singing the “Largo al factotum” aria from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville over the beat for Kendrick Lamar’s...
View ArticleActive Listening Challenge: Friday, April 24
Join the WQXR Active Listening Challenge. Every weekday at 11am we’ll be playing a piece of music just for you! Yes, we like it… but we want to know how this piece of music makes you (or your students)...
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Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Let's Play Matchmaker
On Saturday at 1 pm, tune in for a Met Opera broadcast from the archives: a 2007 recording of Rossini’s Il Barbiere di Siviglia. Russell Braun takes on the role of Figaro the matchmaker; Joyce DiDonato...
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