Rossini Ouvertures celebrates the artistic and human figure of Gioachino Rossini, who will have died 150 years ago in 2018. To mark the occasion, the illustrious composer “will become a testament to Italian beauty throughout the world”, as stated by the Mayor of Pesaro, Matteo Ricci, who – with the Italian Minister of Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism; the Minister of Education, Universities and Research; President Emeritus Giorgio Napolitano; as well as other distinguished members of the Italian cultural world – will be part of the National Committee to promote the programme of festivities.
Over the span of four years, from February 2016 to October 2019, there are no less than 14 Rossinian anniversaries, such as 20 February, the date of the first performance of The Barber of Seville, which took place in 1816 at Teatro Argentina in Rome, or 29 February, the composer’s birthday in the leap year of 1792. To honour its illustrious citizen, Pesaro, city of music with its conservatory and historic theatre, will dedicate a rich agenda of artistic, musical and literary events to highlighting the life and accomplishments of the genius composer. Among them is a performance by Spellbound Contemporary Ballet, co-produced by the city of Pesaro and Teatro Rossini.
