Charles Gounod, a prominent 19th-century French composer, achieved renown for his contributions to opera and sacred music. Born in Paris, Gounod’s talent for melody and lyricism defined his compositional style.
His St Cecilia Mass, composed in 1855, reflects Gounod’s ability to infuse traditional liturgical forms with a Romantic sensibility. Gounod’s St Cecilia Mass, dedicated to the patroness of musicians, exhibits a seamless integration of sacred text with expressive musical language.
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