Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Happy Birthday, Rossini!

Today, which also happens to be Leap Day, Google's homepage features a doodle in honor of Giaochino Rossini's 220th birthday. This famous Italian opera composer was known for his sense of humor, producing works so popular that even non-opera fans have heard them countless times, such as the infamous The Barber of Seville. Learn more about Rossini and his comedic prowess in this article.

 


Violin teacher in Goldsboro, North Carolina