The Life of Rossini

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

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

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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.)

Notes:

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

Release date is 2014-05-20