What is the thieving magpie rossini?

The Thieving Magpie is an opera buffa (comic opera) in two acts by Gioachino Rossini. The opera’s Italian title is La gazza ladra, which literally translates to “the thieving magpie”. It premiered on May 31, 1817, at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan.

The opera's plot revolves around a young woman named Ninetta, who is falsely accused of stealing a silver spoon by her stepfather, Fernando Villabella. The real thief is later revealed to be Ninetta's pet magpie. The opera features Rossini's signature style of lively and playful melodies, as well as dramatic vocal pyrotechnics.

The Thieving Magpie is famous for its overture, which is one of Rossini's best-known and most popular works. The overture features a prominent section that depicts the flight of the magpie, using trills and other ornamental flourishes to mimic the bird's calls.

The opera was initially a success, but its popularity waned in the following years. However, it has been revived several times in modern times, and its overture has been used in various films and TV shows, including Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange and the animated series Tom and Jerry.