Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini
The life of legendary opera composer Gioacchino Rossini is recounted in this documentary, which examines how the author of "The Barber of Seville" opted to give up composing for the life of a performer at the age of 37. Using historical context, the film follows Rossini's life from his early years up to the height of his career, and includes a variety of excerpts from both his popular and his lesser-known works.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1992
Runtime
1h 24m
Genres
Documentary, Music
Original Title
Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini
Director
Colin Nears
Description
The life of legendary opera composer Gioacchino Rossini is recounted in this documentary, which examines how the author of "The Barber of Seville" opted to give up composing for the life of a performer at the age of 37. Using historical context, the film follows Rossini's life from his early years up to the height of his career, and includes a variety of excerpts from both his popular and his lesser-known works.
