William Tell: Overture by Gioachino Rossini
This opera was composed in 1829, and would be the last opera Rossini wrote. It is based on a play by German playwright Friedrich Schiller, which was in turn inspired by the 13th century Swiss folk hero who allegedly assassinated the despotic reeve Albrecht Gessler in the Swiss city of Altdorf.
The full opera is approximately four hours in length, resulting in any performances of the opera having cuts made to the playlist. The theme of the opera, that of a revolutionary figure striving against government tyranny, has also led to parts of the opera being censored.
William Tell: Overture by Gioachino Rossini
This opera was composed in 1829, and would be the last opera Rossini wrote. It is based on a play by German playwright Friedrich Schiller, which was in turn inspired by the 13th century Swiss folk hero who allegedly assassinated the despotic reeve Albrecht Gessler in the Swiss city of Altdorf.
The full opera is approximately four hours in length, resulting in any performances of the opera having cuts made to the playlist. The theme of the opera, that of a revolutionary figure striving against government tyranny, has also led to parts of the opera being censored.
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