Opera
Alceste is a tragic opera composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck, premiered in 1767, that exemplifies the composer's innovative approach to opera through its focus on emotional depth and the integration of music and drama. This work showcases Gluck's desire to reform opera by moving away from the ornate style of the Baroque period towards a more direct and expressive form of storytelling, reflecting his reform principles and innovations.
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