Gioacchino Antonio Rossini

Place: Pesaro

Born: 1792

Death: 1868

Biography:

Gioachino Antonio Rossini was an Italian composer who is best known for his operas. He was born on February 29, 1792, in Pesaro, Italy. Rossini began composing music at a young age and went on to study at the Bologna Conservatory. He gained fame with his opera 'La Pietra del Paragone' in 1812, but it was his opera 'The Barber of Seville' in 1816 that brought him international recognition. Throughout his career, Rossini composed over 30 operas and is considered one of the most important figures in the history of opera.