Rossini: Barber of Seville Overture
Rossini was born at the little town of Pesaro on Italy’s northern Adriatic Coast, the son of professional musicians. He received his formal musical education at Bologna, and very early began writing operas. His early successes were Tancredi and The Italian Girl in Algiers of 1812 and 1813, and his operas were performed throughout Italy. … Read more