Christoph Willibald Gluck
German opera composer of Orfeo ed Euridice
Born
July 2nd, 1714
311 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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