Monthly Archives: September 2014

Rossini’s brilliantly comic 19th-century opera is revitalized with this lush 2006 production conducted by Riccardo Frizza in Aix-en-Provence, France. This lively version features the talents of Maxim Mironov, Marco Vinco, Ruben Drole, and popular BBC Young Generation Artist Christianne Stotijn … Continue reading →

Did you know that Rossini played the triangle in his father’s band when he was six years old? Rossini was born into a family of musicians in Pesaro, a town on the Adriatic coast of Italy.  Hi father, Giuseppe, was … Continue reading →

This is a great time of year.  Everyone is picking their Halloween solos and the leaves are starting to turn colors.  I believe Fall is upon us.

Gioachino Rossini was the most popular opera composer of his time. Rossini’s parents were musicians and encouraged him to study music. Rossini composed his first opera when he was a teen.  His first opera was staged when he was 18. … Continue reading →

I recently made a simple handout on dynamics for beginners and anyone who needs a quick review.  Very simple, but colorful.  I told my students once they found the answers, they would get extra points. I sent one home with my … Continue reading →

I am really liking this composer this month.  He sounds like a “Kick!”  He was an Italian 19th century composer.  He is quite famous for writing “The William Tell Overature” and “The Barber of Seville.” One of his funny quotes:  … Continue reading →