Opera in the Repertoire · Romantic
La Damnation de Faust
Music by Hector Berlioz · libretto by Q191305 · premiered 1846 · at Opéra-Comique
La Damnation de Faust (English: The Damnation of Faust), Op. 24 is a French musical composition for four solo voices, full seven-part chorus, large children's chorus and orchestra by the French composer Hector Berlioz. He called it a légende dramatique ("dramatic legend"). It was first performed at the Opéra-Comique in Paris on 6 December 1846.
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About the Composer
Hector Berlioz is the composer of record for this opera.
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Other Operas by Hector Berlioz
- Les Francs-juges (1826)
- Béatrice et Bénédict (1833)
- Benvenuto Cellini (1838)