Part of the Guitarist's Repertoire series, Volume 8, edited by Matanya Ophee. The opera "Guillaume Tell" by Gioacchino Rossini, based on the play "Wilhelm Tell" by Friedrich Schiller. Rossini's last opera, was first performed at the Paris Opera on August 3, 1829. Soon after its premier, the opera became a favorite with the public. The Overture became entrenched in the repertoire as a popular staple in Promenade concerts all over the world, a popularity that has not abated to our days. As customary in the nineteenth century, arrangements and fantasies based on themes from this opera were made by many, for various instrumental ensembles. The current arrangement by Luigi Legnani (1770-1877) of the last two sections of the Overture was published in Vienna by Artaria in 1840. A successful performance of this popular bravura piece, particularly the Finale "cavalry charge" of it, would be utterly satisfying to many in the audience, those who recall its association with the "Lone Ranger" radio and TV series, and those who do not. Score, 8 p.