Charles Gounod
(7 June 1818–17 October 1893)
Charles-François Gounod (17 June 1818 – 17 October or 18 October 1893) was a French composer, known for his Ave Maria as well as his operas Faust and Roméo et Juliette.
Operas
| Opera | Premiere or date of written | Libretti available |
|---|---|---|
| Faust | 1859, March 19 | french, english, russian |
| Roméo et Juliette | 1867, April 27 | french, german, english, russian |
History
- March 19, 1859 — World premiere of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust" at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris.
- March 19, 1864 — World premiere of Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris.
- April 27, 1867 — Charles Gounod's opera 'Roméo et Juliette' was produced in Paris.
- May 2, 1869 — The premiere of Charles Gounod's opera "Roméo et Juliette" took place at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris.
- April 5, 1877 — Charles Gounod's "Cinq-Mars" received its first performance at the Opéra-Comique, Salle Favart, in Paris.
