Gioachino Rossini
(29 February 1792–13 November 1868)
Gioachino Antonio Rossini (Italian pronunciation: [dÊ’oaˈkiËno anˈtÉ”Ënjo rosˈsiËni] (Giovacchino Antonio Rossini in the baptismal certificate) (29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred music, chamber music, songs, and some instrumental and piano pieces. His best-known operas include the Italian comedies Il barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville) and La Cenerentola and the French-language epics Moïse et Pharaon and Guillaume Tell (William Tell). A tendency for inspired, song-like melodies is evident throughout his scores, which led to the nickname "The Italian Mozart". Until his retirement in 1829, Rossini had been the most popular opera composer in history.
Operas
| Opera | Premiere or date of written | Libretti available |
|---|---|---|
| Il turco in Italia | 1814, August 14 | italian, german, english, french |
| Il barbiere di Siviglia | 1816, February 20 | italian, german, english, french |
| Guillaume Tell | 1829, August 3 | french, english, italian |
