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La Juive is a grand opera in five acts by Fromental Halévy, premiered at the Paris Opera in 1835. Set against the backdrop of the Council of Constance in 1414, the plot centers on a tragic religious conflict involving a Jewish goldsmith, his daughter, and a Catholic cardinal. The work, featuring a libretto by Eugène Scribe, significantly influenced the development of French grand opera through its spectacular staging and serious thematic focus.
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When did Halévy’s La Juive premiere?
La Juive premiered at the Paris Opera in 1835. Fromental Halévy wrote it as a five-act French grand opera.
Where is the story of La Juive set?
The opera is set during the Council of Constance in 1414. Its plot unfolds amid conflict between Jewish and Catholic communities.
Who is Éléazar in La Juive?
Éléazar is a Jewish goldsmith and the father of Rachel. The opera follows his struggle to protect her while facing persecution and the authority of Cardinal de Brogni.
Why is La Juive considered a grand opera?
It uses the large scale associated with 19th-century French grand opera, including five acts, major choral scenes, and historical spectacle. Its religious conflict is treated as a public political crisis as well as a family tragedy.
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