Charles-François Gounod (1818-1893), was a French composer known for his contributions to 19th-century music, particularly in the realms of opera and sacred music. He is known for his adaptation of Johann Sebastian Bach's music into the "Ave Maria," which is one of his best-known sacred compositions.
Gounod composed several operas, with "Faust" (1859) being his most famous and enduring work. "Faust" is based on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's dramatic poem and is considered one of the masterpieces of French opera. Other notable operas by Gounod include "Romeo and Juliet" (Roméo et Juliette) and "Mireille."
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