23h 55min, apr 18, 1818 y - Charles Gounod

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The true founder of the melodie in France was Charles Gounod” - Maurice Ravel
One of the leading composers of French Grand Opera
Wrote over 200 songs
His songs have sensibilité - a heightened expressive response to that which is beautiful; has an innate sense of refined taste
Ou voulez vous aller*
Aubade - Gounod, C.F., Melodies - Naxos
L’ile inconnue resetting
Operatic
Refrain used multiple times throughout

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