http://www.azopera.com/c_bios/rossini.php3 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. http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/rossini.html Classical Music Pages article and photograph from The Grove Concise Dictionary of Music. Includes links. http://www.karadar.net/Dictionary/rossini.html Musica Classica Classical Music Dictionary entry with life and works, especially operatic, MIDI audio files, illustrations, and links. http://shift.merriweb.com.au/harmonium/compositions/rossini.html Brief description of compositions employing the instrument. http://www.hnh.com/composer/rossini.htm Brief biography and caricature with summaries of operatic, church, and chamber music and recommended Naxos recordings. http://www.artsworld.com/music-opera/biographies/p-t/gioacchino-rossini.html Musical and personal biography emphasizing his love of life, sense of humor, and emphasis on melody and playful joy in operatic composition. http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13204b.htm Catholic Encyclopedia article focusing on his musical innovations and his church music. http://stevenestrella.com/composers/composerfiles/rossini1868.html Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and links to biographical essays from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.