This special collection of operatic music composed by Gioacchino Rossini contains five of his most famous works including "The Barber of Seville," one of the most famous pieces of operatic music. The "Rossini Overtures" are performed here by the London Symphony Orchestra, as well as the compositions "The Thieving Magpie," "The Silken Ladder" and "William Tell," the last opera Rossini ever wrote. Available on CD for the very first time, this title will dazzle you with a spectrum of musical energy. Re-mastered by JVC using their exclusive XRCD24 technology, the sound quality of this release will make you want to put away your LP version for safe keeping! (Previously deleted:11/1/05. Original release date:11/16/04)