Rossini’s William Tell Overture
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- June 5, 2020
- June 7, 2020
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Gioachino Rossini
William Tell Overture for Winds
Gioachino Rossini
Sonata No. 3 in C
Gioachino Rossini
Introduction, Theme and Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra
Sang Yoon Kim,
clarinet
Intermission
Giuseppe Verdi
Quartet for Strings
About This Program
Approximate length 1:30
Rossini was the most beloved musician of his day for good reason: from a string sonata written at age twelve to the rousing overture from his final opera, William Tell, he applied his formidable talents to music of the utmost charm and delight. Drawing themes from Rossini’s signature stage works, the clarinet takes a star turn in the Introduction, Theme and Variations. Verdi’s impassioned string quartet reveals the chamber music mindset of opera’s reigning king.
Rossini was the most beloved musician of his day for good reason: from a string sonata written at age twelve to the rousing overture from his final opera, William Tell, he applied his formidable talents to music of the utmost charm and delight. Drawing themes from Rossini’s signature stage works, the clarinet takes a star turn in the Introduction, Theme and Variations. Verdi’s impassioned string quartet reveals the chamber music mindset of opera’s reigning king.