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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