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Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Antonio Rossini, also nicknamed "The Italian Mozart,” was an Italian composer most popular for his opera compositions whose contributions include sacred music, chamber music, songs, as well as instrumental and piano pieces. His scores are inspirational and melodious throughout. The questions and answers in this category provide all the information about this great composer and his works.
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What kind of music did Rossini compose?
If Rossini's music had to be summed up into one word, I think the best word would be 'loud.' Rossini is affectionately known in music circles as 'Senor Crescendo.' 'Quaint and truculent' are biographers' descriptions of both Rossini himself and his music. His music is further described as having 'humor, grace and vivacity.' Rossini composed 13 operas in his 30 year career. Among his most famous ones are The Barber of Seville, Othello, and William Tell. Part of the William Tell Overture gained fame in the 1950s as the theme to 'The Lone Ranger' TV series. This theme ranked second only to the theme from 'Dragnet.'
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.
His father, Giuseppe, was a horn player and inspector of slaughterhouses, his mother, Anna, was a singer and a baker's daughter. Rossini's parents began his musical training early, and by the age of six he was playing the triangle in his father's band.
What instruments are used in the Barber of Seville by Rossini?
2(picc).2.2.2. / 2.2.0.0. / perc. / guitar. / stgs.
Rossini probably died because of a heart attack or stroke because of his heaviness.
At the time Rossini was experimenting and trying to get a differenct sonic effect. He had the second violins tap on the music stands. I've also read they tapped on metal candle holders. In way of a personal note: It is known that Rossini was a very lazy man. There is a story that tells of composing while in bed and dropping the score on the floor. Rather than pick it up he re-wrote the piece on which he was working. So, is it possible laziness could be the reason he had the violins tap? Was he too lazy to fill in this section in with notes? I believe my first answer is the more correct.
How did gioacchino rossini die?
He died from bad health at his country house at Passy on November 13, 1868 and was buried in Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France.
How do you tell if you have a fake 1 dollar bill?
dip it in water. if its real it will dry and you will have no problems with it. if its fake....you'll soon know.
What is the value and age of a JC Higgins 22 cal model 90 9 shot revolver?
Those were made in the late 1950's, and bring around $140. 1958 or 1959 through 1963
What are the main instruments used in 'William Tell Overture' by Rossini?
I just finished playing through this piece in college. The original orchestration contains the following instruments:
One Piccolo
One Flute
Two oboes
Two Clarinets (in A)
Two Bassoons
Four French Horns (in G and E)
Two Trumpets (in E)
Three Trombones
Timpani
Triangle
Bass Drum
Cymbals
Strings
There are other arrangements of this piece that exist for different instrumentation, however, this orchestration is of the most well-known original copy of William Tell Overture by Gioachino Rossini.
Did Gioachino Rossini have children?
Gioachino Antonio Rossini - his father, Giuseppe, was a horn player and inspector of slaughterhouses and his mother, Anna, was a singer and a baker's daughter.
