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Gioachino Rossini
Donald Macleod introduces the life and music of the Italian composer who wrote 39 operas, as well as sacred and chamber music. His best known works include Il barbiere di Siviglia and Guillaume Tell
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Composer of the Week
Rossini's forgotten operas are investigated, along with the famous Il barbiere di Siviglia
Aug 2008
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Composer of the Week
Rossini moved to Naples and met the prima donna who became Mrs Rossini, Isabella Colbran.
Aug 2008
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Composer of the Week
Rossini's obscure gems, including one based on Walter Scott's poem The Lady of the Lake.
Aug 2008
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Composer of the Week
Rossini was amazingly prolific despite a reputation as a lazy composer, especially in 1819
Aug 2008
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Composer of the Week
Rossini tried to write three operas at once in 1821. With excerpts from Matilde di Shabran
Aug 2008