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Opéra lyrique

French - Late 18th and 19th century

Literally, 'lyric opera'. Less grandiose than grand opéra, but without the spoken dialogue of opéra comique. (Term applied more to the genre as a whole than individual operas.). Also referred to as Conte lyrique, Episode lyrique, Pièce lyrique. Notable composers: Gounod, Ambroise Thomas, Massenet

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Jules Massenet (1842-1912)

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