French Classical period composer François-Adrien Boieldieu (1775-1834) helped to move farcical French opéra comique into early romantic opera. In so doing, he partially protected French traditions from the popularity of Rossini's Italian comedies. His Le Calife de Bagdad remained popular, as did La Dame blanche, which drew much of its inspiration from Sir Walter Scott's The Lady of the Lake.
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Brief biography and caricature with summary of his operas.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
Find a Grave biographical sketch with photograph of his tomb and link to the cemetery, Le Pere Lachaise in Paris, which holds many other notable people.
Find a Grave biographical sketch with photograph of his tomb and link to the cemetery, Le Pere Lachaise in Paris, which holds many other notable people.
Brief biography and caricature with summary of his operas.
Biographical data, recommended CDs, books and sheet music, bibliography, and link to biographical essay from Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers.
