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“The Barber of Seville (Il barbiere di Siviglia) by Gioachino Rossini is a riotous comedy and considered one of the greatest Italian opera buffas ever written. The opera features memorable…

Gioachino Rossini’s “Il turco in Italia” is a comedic opera commissioned by La Scala in 1814. Despite being only 22 years old at the time, Rossini was already highly regarded…

Gioachino Rossini’s “Non arrestar il colpo” from Otello features Frederica von Stade and Jose Carreras. This intense duet showcases Carreras in a Rossini role. The scene is more like a…

Gioachino Rossini’s “Di tanti palpiti” from Tancredi is considered one of his most popular opera arias. It is often referred to as the “rice aria” because Rossini supposedly composed it…

Listen to Gioachino Rossini’s ‘William Tell Overture’ played by Pete Lashley on guitar. This version is from his 2010 album ‘It All Comes Round’. Available on iTunes. Recorded at Stonegate…

Gioachino Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” overture – listen, discuss, and recommend at classicalmusiconly.com….

Gioachino Rossini’s early career is defined by a series of five one-act operas, including “La scala di seta.” These works follow a similar structure, featuring a lively overture, a limited…

Rossini’s “Alle voci della gloria” is a virtuoso scene for bass and orchestra. It is known as a “suitcase aria,” a piece that singers carried with them in the 19th…

Dame Joan Sutherland’s career is known for her limited performances of Rossini’s works, other than Semiramide. It’s unfortunate that she didn’t record pieces like “La donna del lago” or “Elisabetta.”…

Isabella Colbran, the mezzo-soprano and the most important woman in Rossini’s life, had the opportunity to enchant audiences in his opera “Otello.” She was a brilliant dramatic singer and appeared…

Act Two of Rossini’s “Il barbiere di Siviglia” has a famous Quintet scene where Don Basilio is sent home and Bartolo discovers the plan. The piece progresses naturally as a…