Macerata is a historic provincial capital in The Marches, not far from the Adriatic Coast. From July 22 to August 11 it hosts the Sferisterio Opera Festival. Performances include Rigoletto, Cosi fan tutte, and a program with the stars of the Bolshoi Ballet. For more information consult http://www.sferisterio.it/?lang=en . Note, a lot the information has not been translated.
Gioacchino Rossini was born in the Adriatic coastal city of Pesaro. His birthplace is now a museum. And from August 10 to 23 the city hosts the Rossini Opera Festival. For more information consult http://www.rossinioperafestival.it/en/2/stagione-2009.html By the way, the 2009 in the address is not a typographical error.
The riverside city of Jesi and the coastal city of Ancona and three neighboring towns host the Pergolesi Spontini Festival 2011 from September 2 until October 2. This festival features the music of the early Eighteenth Century composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, but includes works by Bach, Vivaldi, and others. For more information consult http://www.fondazionepergolesispontini.com/fps/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3058&Itemid=3214&lang=en
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