Dive into the whimsical world of Gioachino Rossini’s comedic masterpiece, “L’equivoco stravagante” set to grace the stage at the Rossini Festival in Pesaro during the highly anticipated 2024 season. A delightful exploration of mistaken identities and romantic entanglements, this opera is a testament to Rossini’s genius for infusing humor into his compositions. The festival, held in the birthplace of the composer, Pesaro, promises an enchanting experience where the vivacious energy of “L’equivoco stravagante” will come to life within the historic and culturally rich venue, creating a perfect blend of mirth and melody.
The Package
Music trip to Italy with one or more performances at the Rossini Opera Festival in Pesaro in the Marche region. Pesaro is the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini. At the Rossini Opera Festival in the summer 2024, you can experience well-known operas such as Journey to Reims, The Barber of Seville, but also the maestro’s lesser-known masterpieces such as Bianca e Falliero or L’equivoco stravagante, Hermione and others. The operas are performed in the Rossini Theater, the Arena Vitrifrigo, and PalaScavolini.
Enjoy our music package with great operas. Choose one or more performances from the opera program and send us your request.
The Story of L’equivoco stravagante
In the heartwarming plot of “L’equivoco stravagante” Rossini weaves a tale of love and hilarity. Set in a charming Italian village, the opera follows the misadventures of Ernestina and her suitors who are entangled in a series of mistaken identities. As love blossoms amidst a web of confusion, the characters navigate the complexities of romantic entanglements with humor and wit. Rossini’s buoyant score, paired with the witty libretto by Marco Ferretti, ensures a joyous and entertaining experience for the audience. Visit the Rossini Festival in Pesaro, where the whimsical charm and comedic brilliance of “L’equivoco stravagante” will take center stage in summer 2024.
The Artists and Creative Team
L’ equivoco stravagante
Dramma giocoso in two acts to a libretto by Gaetano Gasbarri
Music by Gioachino Rossini
Critical edition by Fondazione Rossini, in collaboration with Casa Ricordi, edited by Marco Beghelli and Stefano Piana
Conductor • MICHELE SPOTTI
Directors • MOSHE LEISER and PATRICE CAURIER
Settings • CHRISTIAN FENOUILLAT
Costumes • AGOSTINO CAVALCA
Lighting designer • CHRISTOPHE FOREY
Cast
Ernestina • MARIA BARAKOVA
Gamberotto • NICOLA ALAIMO
Buralicchio • CARLES PACHÓN
Ermanno • PIETRO ADAÍNI
Rosalia • PATRICIA CALVACHE
Frontino • MATTEO MACCHIONI
CORO DEL TEATRO DELLA FORTUNA
Maestro del Coro • MIRCA ROSCIANI
FILARMONICA G. ROSSINI
Production 2019, restaged
Performance Dates of “L’equivoco stravagante”
Events
Rossini operas in Pesaro – Festival Rossini 2024
In Pesaro at the Vitifrigo Arena / Teatro Sperimentale







