Shock as Rossini festival boss quits after 38 seasons

Shock as Rossini festival boss quits after 38 seasons

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norman lebrecht

September 07, 2017

The resignation of Gianfranco Mariotti today came as a shock to the Italian opera infrastructure. He seemed both indestructible and indispensable. The festival at Pesaro is one of the best of its kind.

But the Court of Auditors has raised questions about his contract and Mariotti decided to step aside.

 

Comments

  • Sue says:

    Are people still listening to Rossini these days? It’s the musical equivalent of tinned fruit.

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