William Tell Overture (standalone orchestral piece)
William Tell Overture (used in The Lone Ranger)
William Tell Overture (used in cartoons and popular culture)
famous for its overture
last opera composed by Rossini
libretto based on Schiller's play
premiered at Salle Le Peletier, Paris
Rossini retired from opera composition after this work
EMI 1972 (conducted by Lamberto Gardelli)
Warner Classics 2010 (conducted by Antonio Pappano)
Decca 1980 (conducted by Riccardo Muti)
Sony 1992 (conducted by Antonio Pappano)