What kind of music did Rossini compose?

Gioachino Rossini was an Italian composer who lived from 1792 to 1868. He composed operas, sacred music, chamber music, and piano pieces. Rossini is most famous for his operas, which are known for their beautiful melodies, lively rhythms, and comic elements. Some of his most popular operas include "The Barber of Seville", "La Cenerentola," and "William Tell." Rossini also wrote several sacred works, including the "Stabat Mater" and the "Petite Messe Solennelle." His chamber music consists mostly of string quartets and sonatas, while his piano pieces include preludes, nocturnes, and études.