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  • Richard Strauss

    …for Strauss as he emerged as one of the leading composers of the late Romantic era. He composed several groundbreaking tone poems that showcased his innovative orchestration and ability to…


  • Georges Bizet

    …music to Alphonse Daudet’s play L’Arlésienne became instantly popular. However, it was Bizet’s final opera, Carmen, that would catapult him to enduring fame. Although the opera’s themes of betrayal and…


  • Fernando Sor

    …a different plan. Sor’s tryst with music began at a tender age. His father introduced him to the enchanting world of Italian opera and the humble instrument, guitar. Despite the…


  • Georg Philipp Telemann

    …keyboard instruments. Navigating challenges and opposition, Telemann demonstrated exceptional resilience and determination. He composed his first opera, “Sigismundus,” at the age of 12. After studying in Magdeburg, Zellerfeld, and Hildesheim,…


  • Sergei Prokofiev

    …and Opera Contributions Prokofiev had a deep-seated passion for ballet and opera. He composed several operas, including “The Gambler” and “The Fiery Angel.” However, his most successful opera was “The…


  • Claudio Monteverdi

    …their emotional depth and rich musical textures. Groundbreaking Opera In 1607, Monteverdi composed his opera, “L’Orfeo.” This opera is often regarded as the first great opera in the history of…


  • Benjamin Britten

    …Peter Grimes (1945). The opera’s success marked Britten as a leading figure in English opera and showcased his ability to merge vivid drama with psychological depth. A Pacifist’s Vision Britten,…