Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini (1992)
The life of legendary opera composer Gioacchino Rossini is recounted in this documentary, which examines how the author of "The Barber of Seville" opted to give up composing for the life of a performer at the age of 37. Using historical context, the film follows Rossini's life from his early years up to the height of his career, and includes a variety of excerpts from both his popular and his lesser-known works.
Director: Colin Nears
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 1, 1992
Cast
- Brian Blessed - Voice of Rossini
- Timothy Bateson - Voice of Stendhal
Screenplay
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Colin Nears
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Music
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini about?
- The life of legendary opera composer Gioacchino Rossini is recounted in this documentary, which examines how the author of "The Barber of Seville" opted to give up composing for the life of a performer at the age of 37. Using historical context, the film follows Rossini's life from his early years up to the height of his career, and includes a variety of excerpts from both his popular and his lesser-known works.
- Who directed Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini?
- Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini was directed by Colin Nears.
- Who stars in Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini?
- Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini stars Brian Blessed, Timothy Bateson.
- How long is Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini?
- Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini?
- Old Rococo: The Life of Gioacchino Rossini is a Documentary, Music film.