Rossini The Chef

Synopsis

Rossini (1792-1868) was only thirty-eight when he stopped composing. Was he drained of inspiration, or did he, as hearsay goes, devote the rest of his life to the culinary arts? This light-hearted film, a subtle blend of fact and fiction, sets out in search of an answer. Accompanied by a fea of his music and gathering opinions from a wide range of connoisseurs – from chefs and sausage-makers to Pavarotti, Raimondi and Muti – the programme tracks the maestro through Italy and uncovers a wealth of information.

Additional Info

• No: R0413
• Production year: 1989
• Run time: 01:19:00
• Director: Pit Riethmüller
• Producers: RM Arts/Medias Res/Bayerischer Rundfunk