Charles Gounod (Opera Composer) - On This Day
Publish date: 2024-07-09
Full Name: Charles-François Gounod
Profession: Opera Composer
Biography: The French composer's reputation rests today on his masterpiece, the opera "Faust" which premiered in 1859 in Paris. Based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s play, the opera about a man who makes a deal with the devil was an international hit and is still performed worldwide.
Born: June 17, 1818
Birthplace: Paris, France
Star Sign: Gemini
Died: October 18, 1893 (aged 75)
Career Highlights
- 1859-03-19 Charles Gounod's opera "Faust" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, France
- 1862-02-28 Charles Gounod's opera "La Reine de Saba" premieres in Paris
- 1864-03-19 Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, France
- 1867-04-27 Charles Gounod's opera "Romeo et Juliette" is premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique, Paris, France
- 1883-10-22 New York's original Metropolitan Opera House has its grand opening with a performance of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust"
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