Rossini and His School (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548042427)

Rossini and His School by H. Sutherland Edwards is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the Italian composer Gioachino Rossini and the musical tradition he established. The book explores Rossini's early life, his rise to fame as a composer of operas, and his later years as a conductor and teacher. It also delves into the works of other composers who were influenced by Rossini, including Donizetti, Bellini, and Verdi. The author provides detailed analyses of Rossini's most famous operas, such as The Barber of Seville and William Tell, as well as lesser-known works. The book also discusses Rossini's impact on the development of Italian opera and his influence on the Romantic movement in music. Overall, Rossini and His School is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of classical music and the works of one of its most celebrated composers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: H. Sutherland Edwards
ISBN-10: 054804242X
ISBN-13: 9780548042427
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 120
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.77lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d