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Gioachino Rossini

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Born 29 February 1792. Died 13 November 1868.

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Biography

Gioachino Antonio Rossini (Pesaro, February 29, 1792 – Passy, November 13, 1868) was a popular Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred music and chamber music. His best known works include Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville), La Cenerentola and Guillaume Tell (William Tell).

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  1. Instrumental Music 2009

    Rossini Instrumental Music (Budapest Festival Orchestra)

    Reviewed by Michael Quinn

    Performances throughout brim over with quicksilver wit and silky panache.

  2. Soirées Musicales 2008

    Soirées Musicales (Stella Doufexis - Mezzo Soprano, Roger Vignoles - Piano, Miah Persson - Soprano)

    Reviewed by Charlotte Gardner

    ...arresting, intimate and evocative in equal measure.

  3. Petite Messe Solenelle

    Stabat Mater / Petite Messe Solennelle (Riccardo Muti, Stephen Cleobury) (disc 1)

    Reviewed by Andrew McGregor

    Rossini's solemn mass, written towards the end of his life, is performed here in its...

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