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Rossini at the Ritz
Celebrating a Musical and Gastronomic GenuisIf his musical genius had not eclipsed his
gastronomical talents, Gioacchino Rossini would surely have gone down in
history as a celebrated 19th century gourmet.
Culturekiosque celebrates Rossini's culinary as well as musical gifts
in the multi-part series "Rossini at the Ritz," culminating in a full menu
from Guy Legay of the Ritz in Paris (pictured). Herein find treats for the
palate and insights into one of Italy's great composers and
gastronomes.
Philippe Broad, Cyberchef
Features:
- Rossini's Cuisine: A
Symphony of Tastes
Alessandro Falassi, cultural
anthropologist and member of the Italian Academy of Cuisine, is the
world's leading expert on "Rossinian Cuisine". Here, he whets the
appetite with a brief biography of Rossini cum gastronome.
- Rossini's Cuisine: Five
Masterpieces
From California to France and Italy to Asia,
five great chefs weigh in with recipes inspired by Rossini's gastronomic
genius.
- Rossini at the Ritz: The
Recordings
Five exquisite Rossini recordings from Swiss classical label
Claves, selected as suitable accompaniment for the "Rossini at
the Ritz" menu.
- Rossini at the Ritz: The
Menu
Guy Legay and his culinary staff at the Ritz model a
unique winter dinner menu and wine list on the musical and gastronomic
evenings the Maestro himself organised at his house in Paris. A perfect
holiday feast!
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