Gounod was born on 17 June 1818 in the Latin Quarter of Paris, the second son of François-Louis Gounod (1758–1823) and his wife Victoire, née Lemachois (1780–1858). [1]

Charles Gounod (born June 17, 1818, Paris, France—died Oct. 18, 1893, Saint-Cloud, near Paris) was a French composer noted particularly for his operas, of which the most famous is Faust.

Charles-François Gounod was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859); his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the …

Gounod was undoubtedly an influential figure in the history of French music. He mentored Georges Bizet, whose Symphony in C bears the imprint of Gounod’s own Symphony no.1. His …

Charles-François Gounod (17 June 1818 – 18 October 1893), usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been …

Charles Gounod was born in Paris on June 17. A student of Halévy, Lesueur and Paer, recipient of the Prix de Rome, he first lived in Italy, where he discovered Palestrina and Bach, but also …

Charles Gounod was an atypical candidate for theatrical composition, as he came from generations of silversmiths and painters rather than musicians. Something of a child prodigy …

Gounod’s music is noted for its rich, expressive melodies and his ability to blend sacred and secular influences. His most famous opera, Faust (1859), showcases his gift for drama and …

Charles-François Gounod, usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859);...

Gounod's sacred music often drew inspiration from Gregorian chant and Renaissance polyphony. His compositions demonstrated a reverence for the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church …