Gioacchino Rossini was not just a peerless composer of opere serie (serious operas) and opere buffe (comic operas); his enduring influence on the other operatic composers of the first half of the 19th century as an accomplished creator of songs and piano music is acknowledged to be profound and far-reaching.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the great composer’s death, the Italian Cultural Institute in London will present a free concert at their London premises in Belgrave Square. Rossini 150: Piano Music and Influence will take place on the 13th of November from 7.30-9.00pm. www.iiclondra.esteri.it