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LoC No.: 05022914

Title: The Life of Rossini

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Chuck Greif and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "The Life of Rossini" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and career of the esteemed Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, detailing his significant contributions to opera from his early successes to his later works. The author explores Rossini's artistic journey, innovations, and the impact he had on the operatic genre, emphasizing the composer’s unique style and the cultural context of his time. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting Rossini's early fame and the lasting legacy of his music. It recounts the composer’s beginnings, discussing his family background and early musical experiences, including his first public performance and the creation of his initial works. Edwards introduces key events and influences in Rossini's life, including his abrupt rise to prominence, his innovative reforms in both serious and comic opera, and his collaborations with notable singers. Through this introduction, readers gain insight into Rossini not just as a prolific composer but also as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Italian opera, shaped by his personal experiences and profound musical talent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906

EBook No.: 45705

Published: May 20, 2014

Downloads: 569

Language: English

Subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 05022914

Title: The Life of Rossini

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Chuck Greif and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "The Life of Rossini" by H. Sutherland Edwards is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the life and career of the esteemed Italian composer Gioachino Rossini, detailing his significant contributions to opera from his early successes to his later works. The author explores Rossini's artistic journey, innovations, and the impact he had on the operatic genre, emphasizing the composer’s unique style and the cultural context of his time. The opening of the book sets the stage by highlighting Rossini's early fame and the lasting legacy of his music. It recounts the composer’s beginnings, discussing his family background and early musical experiences, including his first public performance and the creation of his initial works. Edwards introduces key events and influences in Rossini's life, including his abrupt rise to prominence, his innovative reforms in both serious and comic opera, and his collaborations with notable singers. Through this introduction, readers gain insight into Rossini not just as a prolific composer but also as a pivotal figure in the evolution of Italian opera, shaped by his personal experiences and profound musical talent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906

EBook No.: 45705

Published: May 20, 2014

Downloads: 569

Language: English

Subject: Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868

LoCC: Music: Literature of music

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.