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Tobie

Name: Tobie
Description: Charles Gounod composed this biblical oratorio in 1865, setting the apocryphal story of Tobias to demonstrate his early mastery of French sacred choral music.

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Charles Gounod composed this biblical oratorio in 1865, setting the apocryphal story of Tobias to demonstrate his early mastery of French sacred choral music.

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What story does Gounod's Tobie tell?

Tobie is based on the apocryphal story of Tobias, a biblical figure whose journey and family story are central to the work. Charles Gounod used the subject for a French sacred oratorio.

When did Charles Gounod compose Tobie?

Gounod composed Tobie in 1865. The piece belongs to his early sacred output and is associated with his development as a composer of French choral music.

Is Tobie based on the canonical Bible?

Its subject comes from the apocryphal Book of Tobit rather than the Protestant biblical canon. The story is known for Tobias, the angel Raphael, and the healing of Tobias's father.

What kind of work is Tobie?

Tobie is an oratorio, so it is designed for concert performance with soloists, chorus, and orchestra. It is not a staged opera, even though its biblical narrative contains dramatic events.

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