Gioachino Rossini
He was born in Italy on February 29, 1792. and lived to be 76 years old.
His father and mother taught him music, singing, cello, harpsichord and the horn.
He composed many kinds of music including 30 operas, many of them very funny and popular.
He also loved to cook, have parties, and enjoy his friends.
One of his operas is The William Tell Opera
An overture to the opera is when the orchestra plays music that gives a hint about the story.
The William Tell Overture begins with soft and sweet music describing the beautiful countryside.
Then the music becomes fast and loud as William Tell leads his country to freedom from a cruel ruler.
Click here to listen to the William Tell Overture
He was born in Italy on February 29, 1792. and lived to be 76 years old.
His father and mother taught him music, singing, cello, harpsichord and the horn.
He composed many kinds of music including 30 operas, many of them very funny and popular.
He also loved to cook, have parties, and enjoy his friends.
One of his operas is The William Tell Opera
An overture to the opera is when the orchestra plays music that gives a hint about the story.
The William Tell Overture begins with soft and sweet music describing the beautiful countryside.
Then the music becomes fast and loud as William Tell leads his country to freedom from a cruel ruler.
Click here to listen to the William Tell Overture