**This class will be taught in-person**
The famous composer of the sparkling operatic comedy The Barber of Seville, Gioaccino Rossini, was a fascinating figure in the history of music who created his very own musical style unmatched for its effervescent wit, dazzling virtuosity, and brilliant flair. In this course we will explore the early, lesser-known comedies of this teenage prodigy, beloved Italian comic works like The Italian Girl in Algiers and Cinderella, and imposing serious operas like Tancredi and Semiramide, culminating with his final masterpiece, the French grand opera William Tell. We will exult in glorious singing and compelling storytelling as we explore the richness of Rossini.
Week by Week Outline:
Week I La Cambiale di Matrimonio (The Marriage Contract)
Signor Bruschino (Mr. Scrubbing-Brush)
Tancredi
Week 2 I’Italiana in Algeri (The Italian Girl in Algiers)
Il Turco in Italia (The Turk in Italy)
Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)
Week 3 La Cenerentola (Cinderella)
La Gazza Ladra (The Thieving Magpie)
Ermione
Week 4 La Donna del Lago (The Lady of the Lake)
Maometto II (Mehmed the Second)
Semiramide
Week 5 Il Viaggo a Reims (The Journey to Reims)
Le Comte Ory (Count Ory)
Week 6 Guillaume Tell (William Tell)
Péchés de vieillesse (Sins of Old Age)
