L'amant statue
Composition
Composer
Nicolas Dalayrac
Nicolas-Marie d'Alayrac, known as Nicolas Dalayrac (born 8 June 1753 in Muret, Haute-Garonne, France; died 26 November 1809, in Paris), was a French composer, best known for his opéras-comiques. Trained as a lawyer, Dalayrac was encouraged by his father to abandon his career and follow his passion...
Opera
Date of First Performance:
- Aug 4, 1785
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