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The Prolific Gioachino Antonio Rossini

Why composer Gioachino Antonio Rossini decided to retire at the age of 37. The decision by Rossini to give up music before middle age. However his work continued to inspire other composers even during his 'non-musical' lifetime.

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成人快手 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project