Featured artists:
Maria Callas, Joyce DiDonato, Montserrat Caballé, Christa Ludwig, Claudio Scimone, Carlo Maria Giulini
The most comprehensive edition devoted to Gioachino Rossini
marking his 150th anniversary
Born in 1792, Rossini was the most popular opera composer of his time. Although he retired from the Opera scene in 1829, he continued to compose in other genres, including sacred music, piano and chamber works. He did gather his late works under the ironic title Péchés de vieillesse (Sins of Old Age), which veils a true collection of masterworks.
It includes thirteen complete operas, the Rossini Gala - the legendary concert given at the Lincoln Center in 1992, five complete recitals including the recent recording with Joyce DiDonato or the famous Rockwell Blake.
