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Brush up on culture at the Rossini Opera Festival

Who? Rossini Opera Festival

What? Opera fanatics should not miss the Rossini Opera Festival which celebrates the music and operas of Goacchino Rossini. This year’s festival will be the 34th and will include new productions of “William Tell” and “L’Italiana in Algeri”, “L’occasione fa il ladro”, “Viaggio a Reims” and “La Donna del Lago”. There will also be a number of lectures surround the operas.

When? 10th to 23rd August

Where? Various venues around Pesaro, Italy

How? Visit www.rossinioperafestival.it for more information

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