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Giacomo Meyerbeer (born Jakob Liebmann Meyer Beer; 5 September 1791 – 2 May 1864) was a German opera composer, "the most frequently performed opera composer during the nineteenth century, linking Mozart and Wagner".
Giacomo Meyerbeer was a German opera composer who established in Paris a vogue for spectacular romantic opera. Born of a wealthy Jewish family, Meyerbeer studied composition in Berlin and later at Darmstadt, where he formed a friendship with C.M. von Weber.
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Giacomo Meyerbeer surrounded by characters from his most famous operas. From left to right: Nélusko and Sélika ( L'Africaine ); Alice, Robert and Bertram ( Robert le diable ) ; Fidès, Jean de Leyden and the three anabaptistes ( Le prophète ); Valentine, Raoul and Marcel ( Les Huguenots )
Les Huguenots (French pronunciation: [le ˈyg(ə)no]) is an opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer and is one of the most popular and spectacular examples of grand opera. In five acts, to a libretto by Eugène Scribe and Émile Deschamps, it premiered in Paris on 29 February 1836.
Learn about the life and achievements of Giacomo Meyerbeer, the most celebrated opera composer of the mid-19th century. Explore his cosmopolitan style, his operas on historical themes, and his influence on music drama.
Giacomo Meyerbeer (born near Berlin, 5 September 1791; died Paris, 2 May 1864) was a famous German -born opera composer. He was the most important composer of French Grand opera during the 1830s and 1840s. Although he was tremendously popular in his day, his music is not often played now.
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Sep 5, 2018 · Learn about the life and works of Giacomo Meyerbeer, the most successful stage composer of the 19th century. Discover how he influenced Verdi, Wagner, and other great composers, and listen to his operas "Les Huguenots" and "Le Prophète".
