Charles Gounod

Charles-François Gounod (French pronunciation: [ʃaʁl fʁɑ̃swa ɡuno]; 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. Gounod was born in Paris, the son of a pianist mother and an artist father. His mother was his first piano teacher. Under her tutelage, Gounod first showed his musical talents. He entered the Paris Conservatoire, where he studied under Fr... More

Date of birth:

  • Jun 17, 1818

Date of death:

  • Oct 18, 1893 (age 75 years)

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  • Gounod,
  • C. Gounod,
  • JS Bach/Charles Gounod,
  • Charles Gounod and J.S. Bach,
  • Bach - Gounod,
  • J. S. Bach, Gounod,
  • Johann Sebastian Bac - Charles Gounod,
  • Bach/Gounod,
  • Johann Sebastian Bach & Charles Gounod,
  • Gounot,
  • Charles Gounod,
  • Gounod, Charles,
  • Johann Sebastian Bach and Charles Gounod,
  • A. Gounod,
  • Gounod, A.
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  • Gounod's most famous work, "Faust", is the least characteristic of his work which, at its best, was subtle, melodic and refined.

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  • performing arts and sports

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  • opera composer
  • music
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