Composer

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Victor Massé

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1853

Average_duration

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42:40

Les Noces de Jeannette is an opera comique in one act composed by Victor Massé. The opera was first performed on February 5, 1853, at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. The libretto was written by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré. The plot of the opera revolves around the wedding of Jeannette and Colin. Jeannette is a young girl who is in love with Colin, a young man who is a shepherd. The two of them are planning to get married, but their families are against the idea. Jeannette's father wants her to marry a wealthy man, while Colin's mother wants him to marry a girl from a wealthy family. The opera begins with Jeannette singing a song about her love for Colin. Colin arrives, and the two of them sing a duet about their love for each other. They are interrupted by Jeannette's father, who tells her that she must marry a wealthy man. Colin's mother arrives and tells him that he must marry a girl from a wealthy family. Jeannette and Colin are heartbroken, but they decide to run away together. They are caught by their families, who are angry with them for disobeying their wishes. However, they eventually agree to let Jeannette and Colin get married. The music of Les Noces de Jeannette is characterized by its light and playful melodies. The opera is composed in a simple and straightforward style, with catchy tunes and lively rhythms. The vocal lines are often accompanied by a simple piano or harp accompaniment, which adds to the light and airy feel of the music. The premiere of Les Noces de Jeannette was a great success, and the opera quickly became popular in France and throughout Europe. The opera is still performed today, and it is considered one of Massé's most popular works. Its catchy melodies and playful spirit continue to delight audiences around the world.

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