Anton Haizinger heard Haizinger sing in concerts, and offered him an engagement at the theatre; Haizinger gave up teaching. Haizinger's first roles at Theater an der Wien, in 1821, were in two operas by Rossini, as Gianetto in "La gazza ladra" and Lindoro in "L'italiana in Algeri". He soon became well-known in Vienna. The role of Adolar in Weber's opera "Euryanthe", premiered in 1823 at the Theater am Kärntnertor, was created for him, and he was a soloist in the premiere in 1824 of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony at the same theatre. He continued studies with Antonio Salieri. At this time, Italian opera
La pietra del paragone back with her signature on it. The Count recognizes the signature and comes rushing from his rooms. To general amazement Clarice throws off her disguise and the lovers are finally reconciled. The Count orders a celebration feast and all the guests head off to toast the happy couple and enjoy the promised banquet. La pietra del paragone La pietra del paragone (The Touchstone) is an opera, or melodramma giocoso, in two acts by Gioachino Rossini, to an original Italian libretto by Luigi Romanelli. "La pietra del paragone" was first performed at La Scala, Milan, on 26 September 1812. It was