William tell choir

A choir sang the entire William Tell Overture while galloping

Disastrous Premieres

These classical favourites actually had DISASTROUS premieres

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

Antonín Dvořák: Slavonic Dances

Gioachino Rossini:The Thieving Magpie

Rossini The Barber of Seville

Gioachino Rossini: The Barber of Seville

Rossini Album Reviews

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new releases 10th july

New releases: Dvorak, Sibelius and some more 'Explosive Classics'
Rossini overtures pappano

Rossini: Overtures - Antonio Pappano

Rossini overtures 4 Prague Benda

Rossini: Complete Overtures 4

Rossini Guides

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coloratura masterclass Ezgi Kutlu square

We asked a top opera singer to explain coloratura (aka fancy vocal fireworks) and how on earth you do it
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

Opera: where to start