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Robert le diable is a five-act opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, with a French libretto by Eugène Scribe and Germain Delavigne. Premiered at the Paris Opera in 1831, it became an important early model for French grand opera through its large-scale staging, historical-fantastic subject, ballet, and elaborate choral scenes. The plot follows Robert of Normandy as the demonic Bertram attempts to secure his allegiance.
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Who composed Robert le diable?
Robert le diable was composed by Giacomo Meyerbeer with a French libretto by Eugène Scribe and Germain Delavigne. It premiered at the Paris Opera in 1831.
What is the plot of Robert le diable?
The opera follows Robert, a nobleman caught between a destructive supernatural inheritance and the forces trying to save him. Its medieval and demonic elements combine personal conflict with the spectacular staging associated with French grand opera.
Why is Robert le diable important in opera history?
Its large-scale production, chorus writing, ballet, and supernatural drama helped establish the style of nineteenth-century French grand opera. The work became an important early model for later composers and Paris Opera productions.
How many acts does Robert le diable have?
Robert le diable is a five-act opera. Its scale reflects the Paris Opera tradition of combining solo singing, chorus, ballet, orchestra, and elaborate stage effects.
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