William tell choir

A choir sang the entire William Tell Overture while galloping

coloratura masterclass Ezgi Kutlu

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string quartet rocking horses

Here's a string quartet playing the William Tell overture while on rocking horses

La Boheme at the Royal Opera House

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Classical era music: a beginner's guide

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Giachino Rossini photograph

Rossini's opera overtures - a guide

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Gioachino Rossini: A Life

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William Tell Overture bottle train

The William Tell Overture played by a train set and bottles is a magnificent percussion achievement

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Gioachino Rossini: William Tell

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Rossini: Overtures - Antonio Pappano

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