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The famous Italian composer Gioacchino Rossini throughout his creative life sought harmony and beauty not only in the creation of magical music, but also in dishes of the highest class. For him, the two arts are related in their own way and are like two trees with one root.
The biography of Rossini, considered the father of nineteenth-century opera reform, is full of gastronomic stories.
For example, it is said that the composer was late for the premiere of The Barber of Seville because he stumbled upon a detailed description of a new salad recipe, which was naturally named after him.
His biographer Stendhal claims that Tancredi's famous aria was written while the author was cooking rice. That is why it is also known as rice.
Another aria from the famous Cinderella opera was created in one of the Roman taverns.
Rossini's biographers claim that the composer cried twice in his life. Once from joy when he hears Paganini for the first time, and from sorrow when he once inadvertently pours a bowl of pasta prepared by him on the ground. It is debated whether it was pasta or stuffed turkey with truffles dropped into a fountain.
By the way, this is the virtuoso's favorite dish. He claims that he would give not only his soul, but also his operas. At the age of 37, Rossini is already bathed in fame, but he does not abandon his other passion - cooking. At his home in Paris, he gives glamorous musical lunches, and on Saturdays 30 selected guests were invited to enjoy his fine dining.
The famous artist is credited with creating about 50 recipes, including Figaro salad made from boiled beef tongue, cannelloni ala Rossini and the naturally famous Turnedo Rossini. And his story is quite curious.
The incident took place in Paris at Cafe Anglais. Rossini's eccentric desire is for the appetizing dish to be prepared under his supervision in a room visible from his table. The cook could not resist the constant interference in his work and was indignant. Then the maestro exclaimed: Et alors, tournez le dos! (Well, turn your back. With others: tournedo).
Many other delicacies bear the name of the composer. Many famous chefs name their masterpieces after Rossini - French veiled eggs, turbot fillet according to a special recipe, unique pastic pasticini.
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