Gioacchino Antonio Rossini
Biography from the Arizona Opera, focusing on operatic works with emphasis on his prolific writing, use of bel canto, and personal life intertwined with his music.

Gioacchino Rossini
Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life and works, especially operatic, MIDI audio files, illustrations, and links.

Gioacchino Rossini
Classical Music Pages article and photograph from The Grove Concise Dictionary of Music. Includes links.

Rossini, Gioacchino
Musical and personal biography emphasizing his love of life, sense of humor, and emphasis on melody and playful joy in operatic composition.

Rossini, Gioacchino (1792 - 1868)
Brief biography and caricature with summaries of operatic, church, and chamber music and recommended Naxos recordings.

Rossini, Gioacchino (1792 - 1868), Italy
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.

Rossini, Gioacchino Antonio
Catholic Encyclopedia article focusing on his musical innovations and his church music.