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“Before Mozart, all ambition turns to despair.”

Quote by Charles Gounod

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Charles Gounod, born on June 17, 1818, and died on October 18, 1893, was a renowned French composer. His musical works encompassed a variety of forms, including opera, symphony, and chamber music, with his most famous opera being 'Faust'. Gounod's music style was deeply influenced by Romanticism, characterized by its beautiful melodies and rich emotions. more

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