William Tell | Swiss hero | Britannica

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William Tell, German Wilhelm Tell, Swiss legendary hero who symbolized the struggle for political and individual freedom. The …

William Tell - Wikipedia

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In Search of William Tell | History| Smithsonian Magazine

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He knows that here, many hundreds of years ago—in a.d. 1307, according to the statue’s inscription— Tell, a local farmer and famous hunter, came striding with his son through …

Decoding the music masterpieces: Rossini’s William Tell, …

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William Tell was the first serious opera the Italian-born Rossini authored in Paris. Upon granting his residency in 1824, the French government contracted him to …

A Brief History of the Legend of William Tell - Culture Trip

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Ask any Swiss who William Tell is and they are likely to inform you that he’s the hero of Swiss independence. He’s kind of a big deal. According to the legend, Tell, a …

William Tell Story & Legend | Who Is William Tell?

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William Tell is known as a folklore hero in Switzerland. According to the legend, he is punished for failing to salute and bow to a tyrannical government official. …

William Tell Overture - Wikipedia

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William Tell premiered in 1829 and was the last of Rossini's 39 operas, after which he went into semi-retirement (he continued to compose cantatas, sacred music and secular vocal music). The overture is in four parts, …

William Tell: Is there a Real Man Behind the Myth?

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William Tell is a familiar name to many, but perhaps only for a couple of reasons. Most will recall the story of shooting an apple from the head of a child, and …

William Tell Overture | musical composition by Rossini

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For many Americans, the work is irrevocably remembered for its exciting final three minutes, which came to serve as the theme music for the Lone Ranger programs in movies and on radio and television. Of the many …

William Tell | Encyclopedia.com

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William Tell, a hero of Swiss folklore, became a symbol of Switzerland 's national pride and independence. He is best known for shooting an arrow through an …