On 25 October, scholars from across Europe gathered at Senate House in London for the annual conference of the Study Group for Slavonic and East European Music (SEEM), held under the auspices of BASEES. The study day offered a compelling glimpse into the rich and often overlooked musical cultures of Eastern Europe, with a particular … Continue reading “Women, Archives and Forgotten Legacies: SEEM Conference Illuminates Eastern European Musical Voices”
Month: October 2025
Rossini in Love: Passion, Voice, and the Art of Bel Canto
In September 1815, Italy’s most influential impresario, Domenico Barbaja, summoned the young Gioachino Rossini to Naples with a mission: This audience needs to be stunned! There are no subtleties—only No tenderness— only boiling passion. No nuances—sing at full power. And with that command, Barbaja offered a final suggestion: “I recommend Isabella Colbran to you.” There … Continue reading “Rossini in Love: Passion, Voice, and the Art of Bel Canto”