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måndag, december 31, 2012

A Synopsis of Rossini's Opera, Guillaume Tell (William Tell)


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Rossini wrote his last opera, Guillaume Tell in 1829, before spending the next 40 years of his life in retirement. This opera is rarely performed today due to its length (over 4 hours) as well as its demanding arias. Though most people are intimately familiar with the William Tell Overture, there are not so many familiar with the story of the opera. Learn the synopsis of Rossini's Guillaume Tell.

" --- On the day of the Shepherd Festival, the village peasants prepare a several picturesque Swiss chalet's for three newly weds. Down on the shore, Ruodi sings a beautiful love song from his fishing boat, while William Tell stands apart from the crowd. His thoughts are clearly different from those of the villagers, as his bored and listless appearance contrasts highly against the townsfolk merry and joyous nature.---"

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