It's a small detail and nothing to do with Rossini, but the Goldman Band tooted its last chorus of "On the Mall" in 2005. I can say this with some assurance since I was a musician-member of the negotiating committee that failed to come to agreement with management on contract terms, thus bringing to an end what claimed to be the "third oldest professional performing musical organization in New York City" (its roots trace back to 1914, I believe.) From what I gather, Sam Franko was a major figure on the music scene (as were other members of his family) in his day, though pretty much totally forgotten now.
Goldman Band reference
It's a small detail and nothing to do with Rossini, but the Goldman Band tooted its last chorus of "On the Mall" in 2005. I can say this with some assurance since I was a musician-member of the negotiating committee that failed to come to agreement with management on contract terms, thus bringing to an end what claimed to be the "third oldest professional performing musical organization in New York City" (its roots trace back to 1914, I believe.) From what I gather, Sam Franko was a major figure on the music scene (as were other members of his family) in his day, though pretty much totally forgotten now.