Gioachino Rossini was an influential Italian composer known for his operas and contributions to classical music.
Rossini gained fame for his 39 operas, setting new standards for both comic and serious opera.
He was born on February 29, 1792, a date that only occurs every four years, making his birthday quite unique.
Biography
Early Life
Gioachino Antonio Rossini was born on February 29, 1792, in Pesaro, Italy, which was then part of the Papal States. He was the only child of Giuseppe Rossini, a trumpeter, and Anna Guidarini, a seamstress. His father’s charm was often overshadowed by his impetuous nature, leading to financial instability for the family. Much of Rossini's early education came from his mother and the vibrant musical environment around him, including the influence of local singers and musicians. His mother began her career as a professional singer in comic opera when Rossini was just six years old, which significantly shaped his musical upbringing.
Career
Rossini's career as a composer flourished in the early 19th century, during which he became renowned for his 39 operas, including masterpieces like "Il barbiere di Siviglia" and "La Cenerentola." His innovative approach set new standards for both comic and serious opera, blending humor with dramatic depth. Despite his immense success, Rossini retired from large-scale composition in his thirties, leaving a legacy that would influence generations of composers. His works also included chamber music, piano pieces, and sacred music, showcasing his versatility as a musician.
Legacy
Rossini's influence on opera is profound, particularly in the transition from opera buffa to opéra comique. His melodies inspired many contemporary virtuosos to create piano transcriptions, and his innovations in vocal forms and dramatic structure significantly impacted Italian opera. Even after his death in 1868, his legacy continued through projects like the Messa per Rossini, initiated by Verdi, which highlighted his lasting importance in the world of music. Rossini's ability to bridge different styles of opera solidified his status as a pivotal figure in the evolution of the genre.
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Discography
6 Sonate a quattro1984
- 1.Sonate n° 1 en sol majeur: Moderato5:40
- 2.Sonate n° 1 en sol majeur: Andantino4:47
- 3.Sonate n° 1 en sol majeur: Allegro2:25
- 4.Sonate n° 2 en la majeur: Allegro7:10
- 5.Sonate n° 2 en la majeur: Andantino - Allegro5:51
- 6.Sonate n° 3 en ut majeur: Allegro4:07
- 7.Sonate n° 3 en ut majeur: Andante4:55
- 8.Sonate n° 3 en ut majeur: Moderato2:46
- 9.Sonate n° 4 en si bémol majeur: Allegro vivace7:14
- 10.Sonate n° 4 en si bémol majeur: Andantino5:00
- 11.Sonate n° 4 en si bémol majeur: Allegretto2:40
- 12.Sonate n° 5 en mi bémol majeur: Allegro vivace7:18
- 13.Sonate n° 5 en mi bémol majeur: Andante3:54
- 14.Sonate n° 5 en mi bémol majeur: Allegretto3:15
- 15.Sonate n° 6 en ré majeur: Allegro spiritoso7:22
- 16.Sonate n° 6 en ré majeur: Andante assai2:55
- 17.Sonate n° 6 en ré majeur: Tempesta (Allegro)5:21
- 18.Duetto en ré majeur: Allegro8:42
- 19.Duetto en ré majeur: Andante molto3:57
- 20.Duetto en ré majeur: Allegro3:46
- 21.Un mot à Paganini8:45
- 22.Une larme2:29
Respighi: La Boutique fantasque / Britten: Soirées musicales / Matinées musicales1983
- 1.La Boutique fantasque (complete ballet)41:15
- 2.Soirées musicales, op. 9: I. March1:24
- 3.Soirées musicales, op. 9: II. Canzonetta2:25
- 4.Soirées musicales, op. 9: III. Tirolese2:06
- 5.Soirées musicales, op. 9: IV. Bolero1:52
- 6.Soirées musicales, op. 9: V. Tarantella2:09
- 7.Matinées musicales, op. 24: I. March2:36
- 8.Matinées musicales, op. 24: II. Nocturne3:03
- 9.Matinées musicales, op. 24: III. Waltz1:55
- 10.Matinées musicales, op. 24: IV. Pantomime2:53
- 11.Matinées musicales, op. 24: V. Moto perpetuo3:00
Il barbiere di Siviglia1983
- 1.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Sinfonia7:14
- 2.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Piano, pianissimo'2:58
- 3.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Ecco ridente in cielo... Ehi, Fiorello?'7:36
- 4.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Gente indiscreta!'0:32
- 5.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Largo al factotum'4:51
- 6.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Ah Ah! Che bella vita!' - 'Se il mio nome saper voi bramate'7:48
- 7.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'All'idea di quel metallo'8:39
- 8.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Una voce poco fa'5:40
- 9.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Si, Si, la vincero... Ah... Qua Don Basilio!'3:31
- 10.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'La calunnia e un venticello'4:34
- 11.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Ah che ne dite?... Ma bravi! Ma benone!'2:51
- 12.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Dunque io son... Tu non m'inganni?'4:46
- 13.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Ora mi sento meglio'1:25
- 14.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'A un dottor della mia sorte'6:31
- 15.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I - 'Finora in questa camera... Ehi di casa... Buona gente'21:16
- 16.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Ma vedi il mio destino!... Pace e gioia sia con voi'3:49
- 17.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Insomma, mio signore, chi e lei'3:14
- 18.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Contro un cor che accende amore'5:25
- 19.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Bella voce! Bravissima!... Quando mi sei vicina'1:44
- 20.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Bravo, signor barbiere'2:53
- 21.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Don Basilio!'10:26
- 22.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Sempre gridi e tumulti in questa casa... Il vecchiotto cerca...'4:07
- 23.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Dunque voi Don Alonso non conoscete affatto?'1:23
- 24.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - Temporale2:54
- 25.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Alfine, eccoci qua'1:35
- 26.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - ('Ah qual colpo inaspettato!...')6:23
- 27.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Ah! Disgraziati noi! Come si fa?... Il Conte!... Che mai sento!'2:58
- 28.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Cessa di piu resistere'7:48
- 29.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Insomma, io ho tutti i torti'1:04
- 30.Il Barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II - 'Di si felice innesto'2:20
Il turco in Italia1982
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Stabat Mater1982
- 1.Stabat Mater: I. Stabat mater dolorosa9:52
- 2.Stabat Mater: II. Cujus animam gementem6:58
- 3.Stabat Mater: III. Quis est homo6:45
- 4.Stabat Mater: IV. Pro peccatis5:16
- 5.Stabat Mater: V. Eja, mater, fons amoris5:02
- 6.Stabat Mater: VI. Sancta mater7:48
- 7.Stabat Mater: VII. Fac ut portem4:43
- 8.Stabat Mater: VIII. Inflammatus et accensus4:20
- 9.Stabat Mater: IX. Quando corpus morietur4:33
- 10.Stabat Mater: X. In sempiterna saecula5:59
Stabat Mater1982
- 1.Stabat Mater: I. Introduzione: Andantino moderato “Stabat mater dolorosa”10:00
- 2.Stabat Mater: II. Aria: Allegretto maestoso “Cujus animam gementem”6:50
- 3.Stabat Mater: III. Duetto: Largo “Quis est homo”7:20
- 4.Stabat Mater: IV. Aria: Allegretto maestoso “Pro peccatis suae gentis”5:09
- 5.Stabat Mater: V. Coro e Recitativo: Andante mosso “Eja, mater, fons amoris”4:54
- 6.Stabat Mater: VI. Quartetto: Allegretto moderato “Sancta mater, istud agas”8:51
- 7.Stabat Mater: VII. Cavatina: Andante grazioso “Fac, ut portem Christi mortem”5:11
- 8.Stabat Mater: VIII. Aria e Coro: Andante maestoso “Inflammatus et accencus”5:20
- 9.Stabat Mater: IX. Quartetto: Andante “Quando corpus morietur”5:49
- 10.Stabat Mater: X. Finale: Allegro – Andantino moderato “Amen. In sempiterna saecula”5:53
Rossini, Respighi: La Boutique fantasque / Bizet: L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2, Jeux d'enfants1981
- 1.La Boutique fantasque: I. Overture6:35
- 2.La Boutique fantasque: II. Tarantelle2:54
- 3.La Boutique fantasque: III. Mazurka6:20
- 4.La Boutique fantasque: IV. Danse Cosaque5:19
- 5.La Boutique fantasque: V. Cancan5:59
- 6.La Boutique fantasque: VI. Valse lente6:50
- 7.La Boutique fantasque: VII. Nocturne4:02
- 8.La Boutique fantasque: VIII. Galop5:03
- 9.L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2: I. Pastorale5:22
- 10.L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2: II. Intermezzo4:32
- 11.L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2: III. Menuetto4:17
- 12.L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2: IV. Farandole3:10
- 13.Jeux d'enfants, op. 22: I. Marche (Trompette et tambour)2:23
- 14.Jeux d'enfants, op. 22: II. Bercuese (La poupée)2:39
- 15.Jeux d'enfants, op. 22: III. Impromptu (La toupie)0:59
- 16.Jeux d'enfants, op. 22: IV. Duo (Petit mari, petite femme)3:36
- 17.Jeux d'enfants, op. 22: V. Galop (Le bal, galop)1:39
José Carreras: Verdi · Donizetti · Rossini1981
- 1.I vespri siciliani: “È di monforte il cenno!” … “Giorno di pianto”9:29
- 2.Rigoletto: “Parmi veder le lagrime”5:28
- 3.Ernani: “Come rugiada al cespite”5:00
- 4.Attila: “Qui del convegno è il loco”5:28
- 5.L’elisir d’amore: “Una furtiva lagrima”4:40
- 6.Robert Devereux: “Ed ancor la tremenda porta” … “lo ti diró”9:39
- 7.Stabat Mater: “Cujus animam gementem”5:47
- 8.Guglielmo Tell: “Ah, non mi lasciar, o speme di vendetta” … “O muto asil del pianto”5:51
L'Italiana in Algeri1980
- 1.L'Italiana in Algeri: Overture & Act I (Beginning)27:43
- 2.L'Italiana in Algeri: Act I (Conclusion)31:54
- 3.L'Italiana in Algeri: Act II (Beginning)25:32
- 4.L'Italiana in Algeri: Act II (Conclusion)30:53
Overtures1979
- 1.La gazza ladra: Overture10:52
- 2.La scala di seta: Overture6:34
- 3.Guillaume Tell: Overture11:54
- 4.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Overture7:15
- 5.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II. Temporale (Storm Music)2:52
- 6.Semiramide: Overture13:10
Rossini for Wind1977
- 1.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Overture7:02
- 2.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Aria: La calunnia è un venticello3:58
- 3.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Finaletto II: Di sì felice innesto2:48
- 4.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Terzetto: Zitti ziti1:37
- 5.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Cavatina: Largo al factotum2:08
- 6.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Aria: La calunnia (variation di M. Pierre Rode)3:42
- 7.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Finale I: Ehi, di casa! buona gente!2:14
- 8.Corradino: Overture9:38
- 9.Semiramide: Overture12:48
- 10.L'italiana in Algeri: Overture8:07
Il barbiere di Siviglia1975
- 1.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Overture7:22
- 2.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I (beginning)23:27
- 3.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I (continued)28:38
- 4.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I (continued)29:12
- 5.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto I (conclusion)7:57
- 6.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II (beginning)19:19
- 7.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II (continued)27:00
- 8.Il barbiere di Siviglia: Atto II (conclusion)26:41
Rossini Overtures1974
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Il barbiere di Siviglia1972
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La Cenerentola1972
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Rossini Overtures1972
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Ouvertüren1971
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Weber: Clarinet Concerto No. 1 / Weber: Concertino / Rossini: Theme and Variations1969
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Rossini Rarities1968
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La Boutique Fantasque1967
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Callas sings Rossini and Donizetti Arias1965
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Bernstein Conducts Favorite Rossini Overtures1964
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Overtures1964
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Ouvertures Célèbres1961
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Il turco in Italia1955
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- Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order
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- Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour
- Award
- Order of Saint Stanislaus
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Also known as: Džoakīno Rosīni, G. Rossini, Giaccomo Rossini, Giacomo Rossini, Giaocchino Rossini, Gioacchino Rossini
Gioachino Antonio Rossini was an Italian composer and conductor of the late Classical and early Romantic eras. While he gained most of his fame for his 39 operas, he also wrote many pieces of chamber music, piano, and some sacred music. He set new standards for both comic and serious opera before retiring from large-scale composition while still in his thirties, at the height of his popularity.
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