Gioacchino Rossini.
Live from the Metropolitan Opera - 1977 La Cenerentola 22-1 was released on: USA: 27 October 1997
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live - 2006 Rossini Armida 4-9 was released on: USA: 1 May 2010
Gioachino Rossini 29th February 1792 - 13th November 1868. His fame is mainly based on his operas, especially Il barbiere di Siviglia, La Cenerentola and Guillaume Tell. In his time he was the most popular opera composer in history. Il barbiere di Siviglia was the first Italian opera ever presented in the United States.
Gioachino Rossini composed a total of 39 operas throughout his career. His most famous works include "The Barber of Seville," "William Tell," and "La Cenerentola." Rossini was a prolific composer, particularly noted for his contributions to the bel canto style. After the age of 37, he largely retired from opera composition, focusing instead on other musical forms.
Gioachino Rossini is best known for his operas, including "The Barber of Seville," "William Tell," and "La Cenerentola." He composed a total of 39 operas, with many of them being staples of the operatic repertoire. His works are characterized by their melodic richness, wit, and vibrant orchestration. Rossini's influence on the development of opera is profound, particularly in the bel canto style.
Rossini's Happy Life
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live - 2006 was released on: USA: 30 December 2006
Rossini's last opera - See link below.
Metropolitan Opera was created in 1880.
Live from the Metropolitan Opera was created in 1977.
Live from the Metropolitan Opera - 1977 Otello 20-1 was released on: USA: 31 January 1996