Sandra Warfield performed with the Zurich Opera, where in 1961 she sang Katerina in the world premiere of Martinů's "The Greek Passion". They returned to the United States, and the Metropolitan Opera, in the 1960s. Her performances at the Met included Ulrica in Giuseppe Verdi's "Un ballo in maschera", Berta in "The Barber of Seville" by Gioachino Rossini, Marcellina in "The Marriage of Figaro", Maddalena in "Rigoletto" by Verdi and Erda in Richard Wagner's "Siegfried", totaling 172 performances. She sang the role of Delilah in "Samson and Delilah", with Richard Tucker performing as Samson. In her farewell performance in January 1972, Warfield
Teatro Rossini (Lugo) Teatro Rossini (Lugo) Teatro Rossini is the name of an opera house in Lugo, Italy that serves as an adjunct venue for the work of Teatro Comunale di Bologna. The Teatro Rossini was built in 1760, its main parts following a design of Ambrogio Petrocchi. Work on its interior, including the stage, seating, and balconies, was completed by Antonio Galli Bibiena. The theater's work has embraced collaborations with Ravenna's Teatro Alighieri and Pesaro's Rossini Foundation, as well as the ties to Bologna. It seats roughly 500. The theatre took its present name in honour of the composer Gioachino Rossini in