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La Gazza ladra sinfonia
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The overture for La Gazza ladra, also known as The Thieving Magpie, showcases Rossini's remarkable ability to compose rapidly under pressure. Legend has it that he was confined in a room at Milan's Teatro alla Scala before the opera's premiere, with stagehands guarding him to ensure he finished in time. As he completed each page, it was passed to a copyist outside, illustrating the urgency and creativity that characterized Rossini's work. This historical anecdote highlights the intense circumstances surrounding the creation of this iconic piece.
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La Gazza ladra sinfonia, Gioachino Rossini
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- Released
- 2023
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- Title
- La Gazza ladra sinfonia
- Subtitle
- Study score
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gioachino Rossini
- Publisher
- Serenissima Music, Inc.
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 72
- ISBN13
- 9781608742837
- Category
- Music
- Description
- The overture for La Gazza ladra, also known as The Thieving Magpie, showcases Rossini's remarkable ability to compose rapidly under pressure. Legend has it that he was confined in a room at Milan's Teatro alla Scala before the opera's premiere, with stagehands guarding him to ensure he finished in time. As he completed each page, it was passed to a copyist outside, illustrating the urgency and creativity that characterized Rossini's work. This historical anecdote highlights the intense circumstances surrounding the creation of this iconic piece.