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Gioachino Antonio Rossini (February 29, - November 13, ) was born in Pesaro, the only child of Giuseppe, the town trumpeter (and apparently its inspector of slaughterhouses), and Anna, a talented singer.
His mother's talent proved fortunate when Giuseppe was jailed in for expressing his political opinions; taking for-year-old Gioachino with her, Anna secured a prima buffa singing role in Bologna where Giuseppe joined them on his release from prison.
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While in Bologna, Gioachino received his first music lessons, and by the age of ten he was able to carry out musical tasks such as accompaniment and church music. When his mother's voice deteriorated and she was unable to find work, young Rossini's earnings became essential.
He earned more than money, however: a well-meaning patron by the name of Chevalier Giusti showed his admiration for the boy's talent by taking him under his wing and preparing him for a more formal musical education. By the time he was 15, Gioach