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Although Gioacchino
Rossini wrote 39 operas, they are rarely heard today - with the exception of
The Barber of Seville. Many of his overtures have, however, remained
extremely popular. This record presents five of them which were composed
between 1812 and 1829. Rossini's orchestral works are famous for the magic of
the almost inevitable "Rossini crescendo". The composer is said to
have been so disheartened by the failure of his last opera William Tell that
he gave up composing, and took his talents into the kitchen. He was an
excellent cook and one can well imagine how the rich melodic inspiration of
his overtures was transferred to his menus.
Pierro Gamba's masterly interpretations convey the structure of the
compositions, while the London Symphony Orchestra certainly sets off the
fireworks.
The sound quality has lost nothing of its brilliance and musically the
recordings are of a very high standard, clear and animated.." Recording:
May 1957 by Roy Wallace / Production: James Walker." Rossini: Opera Overtures from "The Thieving
Magpie", "The Silken Ladder", "The Barber of
Seville", "Semiramide", "William Tell" - London
Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pierino Gamba." standard sleeve