Description

This commemorative medal measures about 4.6 cm in diameter, was made manually in scale 1:1 without automated reduction processes and, subsequently, was reproduced in limited series and enriched by electro galvanization and finally brushed by hand.
The medal is shipped in a practical handmade blue velvet effect bag with a certificate that in addition to guaranteeing the authenticity shows the serial number.

Straight
Three-dimensional representation of the bust of Gioachino Rossini (Pesaro, February 29, 1792 – Passy, Paris November 13, 1868), Italian composer, whose work has ranged across various musical genres, is remembered mainly for famous and celebrated works such as The Barber of Seville, The Italian in Algiers, The Magpie, The Cinderella, Semiramide and William Tell.

Verso
The medal commemorates the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death (1868/2018), wants to have an international scope and propose Rossini as a testimonial of Italian beauty in the world. It is also intended to celebrate Pesaro, the composer’s hometown. On October 31, 2017, the city of Pesaro, thanks to its conservatory, the Rossini Opera Festival (an opera music festival held annually in August since 1980), received the recognition of UNESCO City of Music.