Rossini

Gioachino Rossini (February 29, 1792 - November 13, 1868 ) Rossini was an Italian composer famous for his popular operas. He wrote 30 of them. Rossini knew what he was passionate about and reached for his dreams. Even through unsettling events as a child, Rossini continued to strive to be the greatest opera composer he could be. An interesting fact about him is that he loved to joke around and play tricks on his friends - this even comes across sometimes in his music.

To learn more click HERE or HERE or HERE media type="custom" key="25000432" William Tell Overture (conclusion) performed by the Hallé Orchestra, conducted by Mark Elder at the Royal Albert Hall during the Nations Favourite Prom 2004

media type="custom" key="25000442" The Barber of Seville - Figaro's Aria

media type="custom" key="25000454" The Barber of Seville Overture Renowned conductor Kent Nagano leads a stellar assemblage of chamber musicians in a spirited rendition of Rossini's masterwork. Series: "La Jolla Music Society: SummerFest"

media type="custom" key="25000458" The Italian Girl in Algiers Pappataci! Patrick Carfizzi, Lawrence Brownlee and Daniel Belcher in Houston Grand Opera's production of Rossini's The Italian Girl in Algiers. October 26 - November 11, 2012.

media type="custom" key="25000468" The Lady of the Lake "Tanti Affetti" Malena Ernman (Elena)

media type="custom" key="25000488" Stabat Mater "Pro peccatis suae gentis" performed by Ildebrando D'Arcangelo (Bass) media type="custom" key="25000490" "Fra il Padre" from The Lady of the Lake Joyce DiDonato media type="custom" key="25000502" Italian Girl in Algiers L'italiana duet with Matthew Burns and Eve Gigliotti at Opera Southwest 2011