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Duration: 1 hour

Chef Rick Stein takes a light-hearted look at the role that food played in the creation of Italian opera and shows how music and food are intrinsically linked in Italy. He draws parallels between cooking and composing, noting how both involve the skilful combination of ingredients and how they share the common purpose of bringing pleasure to many. Rick also explains why he thinks the music of Verdi, Rossini and Puccini are linked to the food of the regions where they lived and worked.

Last on

Mon 23 Apr 2012 00:25 BBC Four

  • Photo: Rick Stein at the Verdi Festival

    Photo: Rick Stein at the Verdi Festival

    Rick Stein takes a well-earned break from enjoying the vast range of operatic entertainment on offer at the Verdi Festival.

  • Opera on the BBC

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Credits

Presenter
Rick Stein
Director
David Pritchard
Producer
David Pritchard

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