Gioachino Rossini was an Italian composer known for his lively operas. He wrote 39 operas, becoming one of the most successful composers of the late Classical and early Romantic periods. Rossini was especially famous for his comic operas, full of fast music, humour, and memorable melodies.

Born in Pesaro, Italy, to musical parents, he began composing as a child. By his late teens, his operas were performed in major Italian cities. Between 1810 and 1823, he wrote many operas, including The Barber of Seville, La Cenerentola (Cinderella), and L’italiana in Algeri. These works made him famous across Europe. He also composed serious operas and later moved to Paris, where he wrote his final opera, Guillaume Tell. Surprisingly, Rossini stopped writing operas in his thirties, despite his popularity. In later life, he wrote smaller pieces, hosted musical gatherings, and became known for his wit and love of food. He died in 1868 and is remembered as one of opera’s greatest composers, influencing many with his unique style and creativity.