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…on opera based on the mythological story of Paris and Helen of Troy. The Paris Years and the Gluck-Piccini Rivalry In 1773, Gluck moved to Paris to further his reformist…

…Lahore premiered at the Paris Opera, marking his ascent as France’s most prolific and celebrated operatic composer. Teaching Career and Ensuing Success In 1878, Massenet’s former mentor, Thomas, invited him…

…shaping how harmony was understood in Western music. His theoretical ideas would influence composers for generations to come. Arrival in Paris and Opera Breakthrough In 1723, Rameau moved to Paris,…

…Opera The turning point in Puccini’s life came in 1876, when he and his brother walked nearly 20 miles to Pisa to watch a performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s opera, Aida….

…of operas, written in both Italian and French, and his work is widely recognized as a bridge between the styles of Gioachino Rossini and Giuseppe Verdi. Donizetti’s operas are renowned…

…was the intellectual and operatic hub of Italy, Verdi absorbed much about literature, politics, counterpoint, and the elements of opera. His success with his opera Nabucco later led to his…

…was commissioned to write what would eventually become his most famous opera, The Bartered Bride. Smetana’s Contributions to Czech Opera Smetana was not the first to write operas in the…

…captivated by Wagner’s talent that he offered him lessons free of charge. Embarking on the Path of Opera At the age of 20, Wagner composed his first complete opera, “Die…

…passion for operatic music. Pioneering Works and Musical Innovations While Weber’s output of non-operatic music was modest, it was nonetheless remarkable. He composed a Symphony in C Major, a viola…

…Journey to Paris and the Paris Conservatoire In 1833, Isaac Offenbach decided to take his sons, Julius and Jacques, to Paris, convinced that the city would offer them greater opportunities….