gounod

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French composer best remembered for his operas (1818-1893)

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Charles Francois Gounod (1818-1893) was a French composer, best known for his Ave Maria and his operas Faust and Roméo et Juliette. He heavily influenced the trajectory of French music by introducing a focus on melody and an interest in harmony. His compositions included symphonies, chamber music, religious music, and dramatic works.