The commentary at during intermission of the Met broadcast of Rossini's Le Siege de Corinthe is misleading particularly the comment about Rossini's "building up". This hybrid edition is not like either of the works Rossini wrote. Both were exceptional. Please do better.

In 2014 at the "other" place, there was a discussion about who should sing the national anthem in KC. @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social suggested that it should be @joycedidonato.bsky.social with a post of her singing "Non piu mesta". Great that a media figure advocates for American talent & Rossini.

Although @billkristolbulwark.bsky.social posted this 4 months ago, we think it's more important than ever to recall this gift to New York. Hopefully #BillKristol will continue to enjoy ( and perhaps advocate for ) Rossini. We would LOVE to have him as a member of the Americna Rossini Society.

Rossini most certainly DID write a lot of music for piano only. Check out Naxos Complete piano music "Peches de vieillesse" for example!

Now, more than ever we could use some Rossini in our lives.

Don't forget to stop by rossiniamerica.org to enjoy the Rossini Advent Calendar. Dec 1-24th with a new posting each day.

From Dec 1st to Dec 24th, our website ( Rossiniamerica. org) will feature a Rossini Advent Calendar. Each day we'll post a new reason to love Rossini ( time of posting varies ) See you there!

Rossini friends. Please visit RossiniAmerica.org for our tribute to Gianfranco Mariotti, whose idea/work/passion for the Rossini Opera Festival helped propel Rossini onto the world stage ( yet again).

We were hoping our first post would have inpiring Rossini news. But alas. We are sad to report the passing of one of the giants of the Rossini revival,Gianfranco Mariotti.He was one of the fathers of the Rossini Opera Festival who helped create and guide the festival through its glory days. RIP.

Ah, but as you know from my music a BlueSky will soon follow!