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Gioacchino Rossini. Born February 29, 1792 in Pesaro, ItalyMusical FamilyFather town trumpeter and played brass instruments in theatersMother was an Opera singerFirst studied harpsichord (piano), then French horn, later became a singer . His Work. Reputation as laziest composer Completed 38
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1. Gioacchino (Antonio) Rossini Italian Composer
Romantic Period
Opera
2. Gioacchino Rossini Born February 29, 1792 in Pesaro, Italy
Musical Family
Father town trumpeter and played brass instruments in theaters
Mother was an Opera singer
First studied harpsichord (piano), then French horn, later became a singer
3. His Work Reputation as laziest composer
Completed 38 operas by age 37
The Barber of Seville most famous Opera
Most celebrated and widely performed opera composer in the world
4. His Works cont. Last opera was William Tell
Overture from William Tell most familiar part
Stopped writing music at age 37
Very superstitious all his life
Died on Friday the 13th of November 1868