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…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…

…from 1719. Despite the initial success of his operas, the popularity of Italian operas waned, and Handel transitioned to composing oratorios. Embracing Oratorios Handel’s shift to oratorios was met with…

…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…

…the Clarinet Concerto in A major, and the unfinished Requiem. The Great Operas Mozart’s ambition to excel in the field of opera led him to create several masterpieces. In 1786,…

…Gentilhomme” (1670), which featured Lully’s music and Molière’s writing and acting. Establishment of French Opera Lully is best known for his contributions to the development of French opera. He collaborated…

…ten, Barber embarked on the ambitious project of composing an opera, titled The Rose Tree. Though the opera remained incomplete, it stands as a testament to his precocious talent. By…

Gioachino Rossini was one of the most acclaimed Italian opera composers of the early 19th century. His extraordinary contributions to the operatic repertoire, coupled with his remarkable personal life, make…

Henry Purcell was a noteworthy English composer of the Baroque era. Known for his exquisite operas, semi-operas, songs, and his substantial contributions to sacred music, Purcell’s compositions have resonated across…