Quick Facts About Gioachino Rossini
- Born
- February 29, 1792
- Died
- November 13, 1868
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Italy
- Profession
- Composer
- Notable works
- Rossini Litaliana in Algeri
- Known for
- La Cenerentola, The Barber of Seville, Il viaggio a Reims, Il turco in Italia, L'italiana in Algeri
- Spouse
- Isabella Colbran
About Gioachino 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.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
