L'amant statue

L'amant statue is an opera in one act by composer Nicolas Dalayrac with a French libretto by Fouques Desfontaines. The opera premiered at the Palace of Fontainebleau on August 4, 1785 in the presence of King Louis XVI of France.

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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...

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  • Aug 4, 1785
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