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Il barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini)

Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), Gioachino Rossini’s comic masterpiece, premiered at the Teatro Argentina in Rome on February 20, 1816. Based on the first play of Pierre Beaumarchais’ famous trilogy, the opera follows the clever barber Figaro as he helps Count Almaviva win the hand of the beautiful Rosina. Rossini’s vibrant score… Continue reading Il barbiere di Siviglia (Rossini)

New Formats for Score and Parts

The content discusses the switch to A4 and B4 paper formats for music scores and parts. A4 offers a 4% larger printing area and functions well with scores and some parts. B4 provides a 45% larger area than US letter, ideal for conductor scores and string parts. The staff sizes and practical aspects for each format are also outlined.

ChOsEn Opera Editions for Small Ensembles

The new ChOsEn Opera Editions offer three different versions for chamber orchestra and smaller ensembles, each with unique characteristics and benefits. The Chamber Orchestra version provides a rich sound but requires more rehearsal time and space for 22 players. The Chamber Ensemble and Small Ensemble versions offer reduced costs and space requirements, with varying considerations for sound balance and page turning assistance.