Description

This revised edition is part of a series that offers extensive coverage of the lives and works of renowned composers, with a particular focus on Gioacchino Rossini. It is designed for musicians, students, and general readers alike.

Utilizing new biographical and musicological resources, the author explores Rossini's complete operatic repertoire, which includes 39 operas, as well as his choral compositions and the vocal and solo piano pieces created during the final decade of his life.

The book thoroughly discusses Rossini's intricate personality, his relationships with numerous prominent musicians of the 19th century, and his lasting influence and reputation. Additionally, it features an updated bibliography.