Opera in the Repertoire · Romantic
Herculanum
Music by Félicien David · libretto by Joseph Méry · premiered 1859 · at Paris Opera
Herculanum is a grand opera with music by Félicien David and a French text by Joseph Méry and Térence Hadot. It had its first performance in Paris at the Théâtre Impérial de l'Opéra on 4 March 1859. Lavish and detailed sets, celebrated stars of the opera and ballet, elaborate choruses and dancing, and spectacular stage effects combined with the music and text to make the work a success.
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About the Composer
Félicien David is the composer of record for this opera.
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Other Operas by Félicien David
- Lalla-Roukh (1817)
- La Perle du Brésil (1851)