Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868)
Armida, opéra en 3 actes
Le Barbier de Séville (Il barbiere di Siviglia), opéra en 2 actes
La Cenerentola, opéra en 2 actes
L'inganno felice (l'heureux stratagème), opéra en 1 acte
L'italiana in Algeri (L'Italienne à Alger), opéra en 2 actes
La gazza ladra (La pie voleuse), opéra en 2 actes

Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice
Carlo Franci, direction (Armida)
Ettore Gracis, direction (Le Barbier de Séville)
Gabriele Ferro, direciton (La Cenerentola)
Giancarlo Andretta, direction (L'Inganno felice, La Gazza ladra)
Henry Lewis, direction (L'Italienne à Alger)

This 14-CD box set is dedicated to the music of Gioachino Rossini, a composer renowned for his unmistakable sense of musical wit, lightness, and drama. Performed by the Orchestra e Coro del Teatro La Fenice, the collection offers an authentic exploration of Rossini’s work, with assured conducting and an orchestra firmly rooted in the Italian tradition. It includes masterpieces such as Il Barbiere di Siviglia, La Cenerentola, and L’Italiana in Algeri and other gems from Rossini’s oeuvre. The recordings are notable for their lively tempos, clear articulation, and balanced interaction between voices and instruments. Elegantly presented, this box set is ideal for opera enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone interested in experiencing Rossini’s music in depth. It delivers a comprehensive and rewarding listening experience.