Composer

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François-André Danican Philidor

Genre

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Opera

Compose Date

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1761

Movement_count

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3

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"Le Jardinier et Son Seigneur" is an opera composed by François-André Danican Philidor, a French composer, and chess player. The opera was composed in 1761 and premiered at the Paris Opera on February 11, 1761. The libretto was written by Charles-Simon Favart, a French playwright, and librettist. The plot of the opera revolves around a gardener named Lubin who falls in love with his employer's daughter, Lisette. However, Lisette's father, the Seigneur, disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Lubin and Lisette decide to elope, but their plan is foiled by the Seigneur's servants. The Seigneur then decides to marry Lisette off to a wealthy nobleman, but Lubin manages to win a chess game against the nobleman and wins Lisette's hand in marriage. The opera is divided into three acts and features a variety of musical styles, including arias, duets, and ensemble pieces. The music is characterized by its lightness and charm, reflecting the Rococo style popular in France during the mid-18th century. The opera also features a number of comic elements, including mistaken identities and humorous misunderstandings. "Le Jardinier et Son Seigneur" was well-received by audiences and critics alike and helped establish Philidor as one of the leading composers of his time. The opera was also notable for its use of chess as a plot device, reflecting Philidor's own passion for the game. Today, "Le Jardinier et Son Seigneur" is considered a classic of French opera and is occasionally performed in concert or as part of a larger program of 18th-century music.

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