* Very soon, he began attempts to write an opera. How old was Rossini when he wrote his first opera, written for the opera house of Venice?
* Rossini continued to write several operas each year, for the different opera houses of Italy. Almost everywhere he got great success, but in which Italian city was he initially less successful?
* Guglielmo Tell, one is his more serious and longer operas, was not written for an Italian opera house. For which one?
* In 'La Gazza Ladra' the plot revolves around a theft. Who was the thief?
* Another charming opera is 'La Cenerentola', based on a fairy-tale. Do you know which one?
* Famous for his overtures, Rossini didn't write a new one for every opera! He re-used the overture from 'Elisabetta' for a more famous opera. Which one?
* At the age of 37, Rossini stopped writing music, aside from some occasional works. What did he then do to fill his days?
* How many wives did Rossini have?
* Finally, in which city did Rossini die?