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Teatro Rossini, Pesaro, Italy
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Available Dates: 12 - 20 Aug, 2026 (4 events)
Important Info
Type: Opera
City: Pesaro, Italy
Acts: 1

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Cast
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Creators
Composer: Gioachino Rossini
Director: Jean-Pierre Ponnelle
Librettist: Luigi Prividali
Overview

The Rossini Opera Festival 2026 presents L’occasione fa il ladro, one of the most delightful early comedies by Gioachino Rossini. Performed at the historic Teatro Rossini, this sparkling burletta per musica brings together Rossini’s irresistible melodic invention, brilliant ensembles, and elegant theatrical wit.

Written in 1812 to a libretto by Luigi Prividali, L’occasione fa il ladro (Opportunity Makes a Thief) is a one-act comedy built around mistaken identities, unexpected encounters, and the unpredictable twists of fate. A simple exchange of luggage sets off a chain of hilarious misunderstandings: Don Parmenione decides to take advantage of the confusion and assumes the identity of Count Alberto, only to discover that love and truth are far more complicated than any clever plan.

The production revives a celebrated staging by Jean-Pierre Ponnelle, one of the most influential opera directors of the twentieth century, with the original direction restored by Sonja Frisell.

Known for its dedication to rediscovering and presenting Rossini’s complete theatrical legacy, the Rossini Opera Festival transforms Pesaro — the composer’s birthplace — into the world capital of bel canto. The festival’s artistic approach combines historical research, vocal excellence, and innovative stage interpretation, offering audiences a fresh encounter with Rossini’s genius.

Charming, witty, and full of musical brilliance, L’occasione fa il ladro at the Rossini Opera Festival is a joyful celebration of Rossini’s comic spirit, where sparkling melodies and theatrical surprises create an unforgettable opera experience in the composer’s own city.

Production 1987, restaged

History
Premiere of this production: 24 November 1812, Teatro San Moisè, Venice

L’occasione fa il ladro, ossia Il cambio della valigia (Opportunity Makes a Thief, or The Exchanged Suitcase) is an opera (burletta per musica or farsa) in one act by Gioachino Rossini to an Italian libretto by Luigi Prividali, based on Le prétendu par hasard, ou L’occasion fait le larron, an 1810 vaudeville by Eugène Scribe. L’occasione fa il ladro was first performed at the Teatro San Moisè, Venice, on 24 November 1812. Of the five one-act operas that he wrote for the theatre, this was the one performed most often during the composer's lifetime but it was neglected after his death. There was, however, a revival at Pesaro in 1892 celebrating the hundredth anniversary of his birth there on 29 February 1792, with Alessandro Bonci.

Synopsis

Time: 18th Century
Place: In and near Naples

During a storm, three travellers take refuge in an inn in the country. Alberto has been betrothed to a woman whom he has never met, and is on his way to meet her. Don Parmenione, accompanied by Martino, is trying to trace a friend's sister, who has disappeared. When the storm is over, Alberto leaves, accidentally taking Parmenione's luggage with him instead of his own. Martino opens Alberto's suitcase and discovers, among his papers, a portrait, presumably of the bride-to-be. Parmenione decides to masquerade as Albert and claim the bride for himself.

At Don Eusebio's house, Ernestina, who has fallen on hard times, agrees to extend her stay and take on the role of Berenice's companion. Berenice, worried about marrying a man whom she has never met, asks Ernestina to pretend to be her. She herself will meanwhile play the role of a maid, so that she can observe Alberto and decide whether she is prepared to marry him. Parmenione, accompanied by Martino, now announces himself as Alberto and pays court to the disguised Ernestina, notwithstanding that she is not the lady in the portrait. The two are attracted to each other.

Alberto himself arrives, and meets the pretended maid, Berenice. A mutual attraction also springs up between these two, but Berenice is disconcerted to learn that Alberto has apparently already arrived and can prove who he is, whereas this man has no papers to identify him. The real Alberto and the imposter each try to convince Eusebio that they are who they say they are, and Berenice, who knows which one she would rather marry, subjects Parmenione to a severe cross-examination. He is eventually forced to admit his deception. Berenice can now marry Alberto and Parmenione can marry Ernestina – who turns out to be the woman he was trying to trace, the sister of his friend. And the portrait in Alberto's luggage? It was of his own sister, to be given to Berenice as a wedding-present.

Venue Info

Teatro Rossini - Pesaro
Location   Piazza Lazzarini, 1

Located in the heart of Pesaro, the Teatro Rossini is one of Italy’s most historic and elegant opera houses, deeply connected with the legacy of the city’s most famous son, Gioachino Rossini. With its refined architecture, rich artistic history, and exceptional atmosphere, the theatre remains a symbol of Pesaro’s enduring passion for opera.

Originally inaugurated in 1637 as the Teatro del Sole, the theatre was rebuilt and expanded over the centuries before taking the name Teatro Rossini in honor of the legendary composer. Its elegant horseshoe-shaped auditorium, traditional Italian theatre design, and warm acoustics create an intimate environment where every detail of a performance can be fully appreciated.

The Teatro Rossini holds a central place in the prestigious Rossini Opera Festival, an internationally renowned celebration dedicated to the revival and interpretation of Rossini’s works. Each summer, leading opera singers, conductors, orchestras, and specialists from around the world gather in Pesaro to rediscover the brilliance, humor, and dramatic power of the composer’s music.

The theatre has witnessed countless memorable performances, from Rossini’s comic masterpieces to his more rarely performed operas. Thanks to the festival’s artistic research and commitment to excellence, the venue has become a reference point for Rossini interpretation worldwide.

Beyond its musical importance, Teatro Rossini embodies the cultural identity of Pesaro — a city where history, creativity, and the joy of performance are woven into everyday life. The theatre’s elegant interiors and historic charm offer audiences an experience that goes beyond a concert or opera: a journey into the heart of Italian theatrical tradition.

Historic, intimate, and inseparable from the legacy of Rossini, Teatro Rossini offers a unique setting where great opera comes alive in the very city that shaped one of Italy’s greatest musical voices.

Important Info
Type: Opera
City: Pesaro, Italy
Acts: 1

E-tickets: Print at home or at the box office of the event if so specified. You will find more information in your booking confirmation email.

You can only select the category, and not the exact seats.
If you order 2 or 3 tickets: your seats will be next to each other.
If you order 4 or more tickets: your seats will be next to each other, or, if this is not possible, we will provide a combination of groups of seats (at least in pairs, for example 2+2 or 2+3).

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