The Great Musicians: Rossini and His SchoolEdwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland)
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The Great Musicians: Rossini and His School
Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland)
Opera -- Italy -- 19th century; Rossini, Gioacchino, 1792-1868
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