02366cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000590012624500240018526400510020930000470026033600260030733700260033333800360035950000310039550802320042652012540065853400450191265300350195785600430199299900170203545705UtSlPG20260610134041.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05022914  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aML1 aEdwards, H. Sutherlandq(Henry Sutherland),d1828-190614aThe Life of Rossini 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2014-05-20  aProduced by Charlene Taylor, Bryan Ness, Chuck Greif and
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http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aRossini, Gioacchino, 1792-186840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45705  c86544d86544