The Life and Music of Gioachino Rossini: An overnight success,

The Life and Music of Gioachino Rossini: An overnight success, foodie, and opera sensation

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Few composers were an overnight sensation like Gioachino Rossini! We have 3 musical characteristics of his to show you as we explore his life, travels, his love of food, and why he might have quit at the height of his fame at age 37. Plus, stay with us to the end for the Rossini cocktail! Support Classical Breakdown: https://weta.org/donatefm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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