Books by John Rosselli

In this prize-winning biography John Rosselli re-assesses the life and work of Bellini. He examines his personality, his relationships and his short, but dazzling career in Naples, Milan and Paris.

Mozart was not only an extraordinary musical genius but a man who lived through the great change from the old society to the modern one in which we still live. This book, first published in 1998, sets Mozart's life within the history of an age plunging into revolution and European war.

During the Napoleonic Wars, Sicily was of some tactical importance, and a British garrison was established there in 1806. For the next five years domestic and diplomatic affairs became increasingly complicated, and at last, in 1811, Lord William Bentinck was sent out to restore order. Dr Rosselli's account of his unsuccessful mission is a story of strange people and strange events.

Verdi's life spanned Napoleonic rule and the age of broadcasting. In this biography, John Rosselli considers a boldly innovative artist, offering novel insights into operas which still fill theatres today. He investigates Verdi's businesslike running of a highly successful career, and his complex relationships with two women singers.