Table of Contents

Preface; Note by the translator; Introduction; 1. Rossini's family; 2. Rossini at Venice; 3. Rossini at Venice (cont.); 4. Rossini at Milan; 5. Rossini revisits Pesaro; 6. The impressario and his theatre; 7. Rossini accepts an engagement at Milan; 8. Rossini at Milan; 9. Rossini accepts an engagement at Naples; 10. Rossini at Rome; 11. Rossini returns to Naples; 12. Rossini returns to Rome; 13. Rossini returns to Naples; 14. Of the revolution caused by Rossini in song; 15. Ricciardo e Zoraide; 16. Rossini goes to Milan; 17. On the style of Rossini; 18. Opinions of Rossini relative to contemporary composers; A chronological list of Rossini's works.

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This 1824 English translation of a colourful, vigorous and forthright biography gives Stendhal's contemporary critique of the acclaimed opera composer.