Rossini Opera Festival
The festival revives, studies, and stages Gioachino Rossini's musical legacy, and features a number of forgotten Rossini operas.
The Rossini Opera Festival is an international annual event dedicated to reviving, performing, and sharing the complete musical legacy of the renowned opera writer Gioachino Rossini, based in his hometown, Pesaro, Italy.
Our ideals extend beyond stunning performances: we are committed to making culture accessible, supporting young talent, and building an inclusive future for opera with different projects which are carried on during the whole year.
Discover how you can become part of our projects and choose the one that resonates with you!
- For New Generations: Help us reach more schools and involve more children in the educational programmes of the project Crescendo per Rossini which introduces young students to the life and operas of the composer.
- For New Performers: Your support helps us provide scholarships and essential resources for students of our Accademia Rossiniana “Alberto Zedda”, who come to Pesaro from all over the world to study Rossini's bel canto and become the performers of tomorrow..
- For New Productions: Contribute to the creation of a new production for 2026, Le Siège de Corinthe, and become part of our mission of bringing Rossini’s works back to the stage.
Find out more about each project on their dedicated pages and fundraisers.
With your donation, you can help us grow and spread culture even further!
To dive into our Foundation visit our website by clicking here.
Fundraisers
Official fundraiser
Keep Opera Alive: Support the Rossini Opera Festival
For 46 years, the Rossini Opera Festival has been staging every opera by the renowned composer Gioachino Rossini, including lost masterpieces. This dedication provides meaningful cultural moments and unforgettable experiences for audiences who travel to Pesaro from all over the world. It all starts with the incredible effort of our team . Every new production takes the stage thanks to months of planning and the expertise of our artisans, researchers, electricians, prop masters, and costume makers working behind the scenes. Yet our dedication extends beyond the stage. We are committed to making opera accessible and securing its future through year-round projects: Crescendo per Rossini , which brings music education into schools to engage children of every age and people from difficult backgrounds into the magic of Rossini’s opera. The Accademia Rossiniana "Alberto Zedda" , which offers training in Rossini’s bel canto and supports the next generation of international opera talents. All of this can be possible also thanks to our passionate supporters and donors through the whole year.
You can too become part of the Festival and see all of our projects grow, help us keep opera alive!
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Official fundraiser
Engaging Young Generations in Opera
We believe that education and culture are essential to inspiring hope in younger generations. That’s why we created Crescendo per Rossini, an educational program that introduces students to the world of opera and its cultural heritage, giving them the tools to understand and appreciate Rossini’s masterpieces. The program includes lectures, workshops, guided tours, and live experiences at the Rossini Opera Festival . It is open to students of all ages, teachers, and non-profit organizations, with special attention to people with disabilities or those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Last year, thanks to our donors, we achieved meaningful results: 6 social projects supporting those most in need. 106 classes involved in bringing Rossini to schools. 13 teachers trained in music education. Over 3,000 young people reached through activities and workshops. By supporting our projects in schools and disadvantaged communities, you can give more young students the chance to experience the magic of theatre with Crescendo per Rossini.
Together, we can reach new schools, engage more children and open the world of opera to those who might not otherwise experience it.
Make a difference and become part of the project! To learn more about Crescendo per Rossini visit the website by clicking here .
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