Christoph Willibald Gluck

German opera composer of Orfeo ed Euridice

Christoph Willibald Gluck - German opera composer of Orfeo ed Euridice
Born

July 2nd, 1714
310 years ago

Died

November 15th, 1787
237 years ago — 73 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Germany

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Born in 1714, a German composer revolutionized opera with a focus on dramatic expression and unified musical structure. Gluck's operatic works broke away from the established Baroque style, emphasizing clear melodies and orchestration. Notable pieces include 'Orfeo ed Euridice,' which redefined the genre and influenced future composers. His collaborations with librettists such as Ranieri de' Calzabigi led to significant results in the operatic form, using mythological themes to convey profound emotions. Gluck's changes in opera laid the groundwork for the Classical period and inspired later figures like Mozart.

Composed 'Orfeo ed Euridice'

Introduced reform in opera

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