Gioachino Rossini’s The Barber of Seville debuted on this day in the 1816 in Rome. The debut, however, was a disappointment. During the performance the audience hissed and jeered throughout, and to make matters worse, several on-stage accidents occurred. Today, the piece is considered to be one of the great masterpieces of comedy within music.
The piece is one of many that was introduced to kids on an average Saturday morning thanks to a rascally rabbit – Bugs Bunny. In 1950, The Rabbit of Seville was released and the action of the cartoon is in synch with Rossini’s music.
I cannot listen to the actual music because I will always picture Bugs.
People often joke about getting their classical music knowledge from cartoons. It’s no joke. Whether it was Looney Tunes or Tom and Jerry, that’s how I was introduced to many classical pieces.
I'm just a guy who likes the classics. I love Old Time Radio Shows. I love Classic TV. I love Classic Movies. I love songs from the "Great American Songbook". I dig songs from the first decade of Rock and Roll. Don't get me wrong, I am not opposed to newer things. My musical taste ranges from Classical to Classic Rock and Country to Rap. I love a good book and am always looking for something to read. I tend to lean toward historical fiction, biographies, mysteries, and more.
I have always believed that our past (and the things we've experienced in it) make us who we are today. That being said, after reading through some old My Space blogs (yeah, that's about how long it's been since I blogged regularly), I decided that I should once again write. Welcome to my blog. I hope you find it interesting, thought provoking, and entertaining in some way.
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It’s so true. I can’t say I recall that particular sequence but I watched Looney Tunes quite extensively so I must have seen it more than once.
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It’s so true. I can’t say I recall that particular sequence but I watched Looney Tunes quite extensively so I must have seen it more than once.
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There is a Hungarian Dance that always shows up in the cartoons, too. Instantly recognizable.
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I know the one!
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