Gioachino Rossini quotes

Gioachino Rossini was an Italian composer renowned for his operas, particularly "The Barber of Seville." His prolific output and lively melodies greatly influenced the development of 19th-century opera. He remains celebrated for his wit, innovation, and enduring contributions to classical music. Here are 13 of his quotes:

Give me the laundress' bill and I will set to music even that.

Gioachino Rossini

How wonderful opera would be if there were no singers.

Gioachino Rossini

Music is a kind of harmonious language.

Gioachino Rossini

Dear God, here it is finished, this poor little Mass. Is this sacred music which I have written or music of the devil? I was born for opera buffa, as you well know. A little science, a little heart, that's all. Be blessed, then, and admit me to Paradise.

Gioachino Rossini

Every kind of music is good, except the boring kind.

Gioachino Rossini

Simple melody and variety in rhythm.

Gioachino Rossini

I take him [Beethoven] twice a week, Haydn four times, and Mozart every day. You will tell me that Beethoven is a Colossus who often gives you a dig in the ribs, whilst Mozart is always adorable; it is that the latter had the chance of going very young to Italy, at a time when they still sang well.

Gioachino Rossini

Wait until the evening before opening night. Nothing primes inspiration more than necessity, whether it be the presence of a copyist waiting for your work or the prodding of an impresario tearing his hair. In my time, all the impresarios in Italy were bald at thirty.

Gioachino Rossini

One can't judge Wagner's opera Lohengrin after a first hearing, and I certainly don't intend to hear it a second time.

Gioachino Rossini

Wagner is a composer who has beautiful moments but awful quarter hours.

Gioachino Rossini

All genres are good, Except the boring one.

Gioachino Rossini