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| Composer | Rossini, Gioachino (1792-1868) |
| Period | Romantic |
| Year | 1816 |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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Vocal fireworks overcome dramatic torpor in Philadelphia Otello
Lawrence Brownlee further cements his status as the world's leading bel canto tenor with a blazing performance as Rodrigo, the unlikely central figure in Rossini's rendering of the Shakespearean tragedy.
The other Otello: Rosetta Cucchi delivers a powerful staging in Pesaro
Rossini's Otello is rarely performed, mainly due to its three demanding tenor roles, but the Rossini Opera Festival delivers a knockout, both vocally and emotionally.
Damp squibs prevent ETO's Rossini: Fireworks! from taking off
ETO's extracts from Rossini's serious operas at the Hackney Empire lacked spark and dynamism, but saw a fine showing from Elena Xanthoudakis and Catherine Carby.
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Bachtrack top ten: Gioachino Rossini
“Give me a laundry bill and I will set it to music.” Composition seemed to come easily to Rossini. He wrote around 40 operas in only 17 years... but then he suddenly stopped. Enjoy our top ten selection.