Rossini and Bel Canto

The Museo is pleased to present a daylong symposium celebrating the music and legacy of Italian composer Gioachino Rossini. Presentations will be given by Kip Cranna, Dramaturg Emeritus at San Francisco Opera; Marina Romani, Lecturer at UC Berkeley; Jeffery McMillan, Public Relations Director at San Francisco Opera; Barbara Rominski, Director of Archives at San Francisco Opera; and Fabrizio Corona, Associate Chorus Master at San Francisco Opera. The symposium will also feature performances of arias and duets from Rossini’s operas, performed by soprano Eileen Meredith, tenor David Chavez, and pianist Ron Borelli. Underwritten by Barbro and Bernard Osher.