The title character of one of this composer's operas, a rare coloratura contralto, is forced to contend with a wicked stepfather named Don Magnifico.
The title character of one of this composer's operas, a rare coloratura contralto, is forced to contend with a wicked stepfather named Don Magnifico. Military snare drum rolls open the overture of an opera by this man in which the female lead delivers the aria "Deh! tu reggi in tal momento" from a scaffold, before being saved by the announcement that a silver fork has been found. The final opera by this composer of La Cenerentola centers on a man who defends his son Jemmy from the Austrian governor Gesler and opens with an overture containing a galop called "March of the Swiss Soldiers." For 10 points, name this Italian composer of The Thieving Magpie, William Tell, and The Barber of Seville.
The title character of one of this composer's operas, a rare coloratura contralto, is forced to contend with a wicked stepfather named Don Magnifico.
Gioachino Antonio Rossini