Christoph Wilibald Gluck (1714–1787)
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Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714–1787)
1. What do we need to know about this composer?
Possible answers . . .
- Internationally renowned opera composer in his time.
- Was part of a reform of operatic style movement (making it simpler and more text oriented).
- Tremendous gift for melody; dramatically powerful arias.
2. Name a song composition by this composer.
Possible answers . . .
O del mio dolce ardor (Paride ed Elena)
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