"Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts" by Charles Gounod is an opera that explores the dangerous seduction of desire. It tells of a scholar named Faust, overwhelmed by the emptiness of his life and contemplating taking his own life when temptation arrives. He finds himself filled with longing when he hears the sounds of happy people. Cursing them, he calls on the devil, leading to an agreement with Mephistopheles, who offers him a chance at renewed youth and worldly experiences in return for his soul. Intrigued by a beautiful woman named Marguerite. Faust makes this deal. The resulting story follows his pursuit of love and happiness with tragic consequences for both himself and the object of his affection, where the story explores themes of desperation, temptation, and the high price of fleeting desire.
Faust: A Lyric Drama in Five Acts
By Charles Gounod
A scholar trades his soul for youth and love, only to find that his desires bring devastating sorrow.
Summary
About the AuthorCharles-François Gounod, usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859); his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the international repertory. He composed a large amount of church music, many songs, and popular short pieces including his "Ave Maria" and "Funeral March of a Marionette".
Charles-François Gounod, usually known as Charles Gounod, was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859); his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the international repertory. He composed a large amount of church music, many songs, and popular short pieces including his "Ave Maria" and "Funeral March of a Marionette".
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