Gioachino Rossini was one of the great composers of his time, creator of such mythical operas as The Barber of Seville or Cinderella. But in Catalonia his name also suggests another delicious masterpiece: Rossini’s cannelloni. Were they really his creation, that is, Italian, or did an ingenious Catalan chef simply give them that name? Rossini’s Gourmet Opera Night tells this story with lots of humor, music and a delicious (literally) epilogue. The event starts on Friday, November 7 at the Reial Cercle Artístic and runs for the next three Fridays of the month. If you want to be seduced by this gastronomic opera, get your tickets here.
14 November 2025 20:00 + more dates
Rossini comes back to life in Barcelona
Rossini’s Gourmet Opera Night presents how the great Rossini, played by an actor-singer, returns from the dead for one reason: to reveal the origin of the cannelloni that bear his name. He will do so accompanied by some great accomplices: a soprano and a pianist. The three of them will be the protagonists of a 55-minute play that combines a careful selection of classical music with hilarious dialogues? And a tasty surprise as an epilogue.
Because it would be torture to spend an hour watching a play about one of the most delicious dishes of our gastronomy without tasting it, wouldn’t it? The show will culminate with a tasting of Rossini XXL cannelloni , stuffed with meat or chicken with foie gras, truffles or mushrooms and a touch of sweet wine, topped with béchamel and Parmesan cheese; as well as a glass of wine or cava of your choice. This meal will be prepared by the restaurateurs of the Reial Cercle Artístic, experts in delighting us with their gastronomic delights for many years.
Musical program of Rossini’s Gourmet Opera Night
Rossini’s Gourmet Opera Night is a balanced marriage of light comedy and opera concert. Between dialogue and dialogue, the trio will perform the following repertoire, seven delicious vocal and instrumental pieces by, of course, the master Gioachino Rossini.