Italian opera in the 19th century, the name is synonymous Giocchino Rossini. Most revered and successful opera composer of his time, Rossini wrote 40 operas, ranging 20 years. His last opera, William Tell, was the longest (6 hours!) And complex, showing the 14th -century legend of Swiss folk hero who led the fight for independence from the Austrian Habsburgs. Overture is actually a four-part symphonic poem: Sunrise viewsmountains open piece, followed by rain, wind and violent storm. English horn and flute provide calm that follows is based on the melody Swiss cowherd cattle call. Bucolic pastoral scene is interrupted by the approach of the Swiss army, heralded by trumpet now-famous Lone Ranger theme song. This video shows the last 2 parts: the quiet and retreating Swiss Army
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