Jean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) was a prominent French composer and music theorist of the Baroque era, celebrated for his innovative and complex operatic works, harpsichord compositions, and contributions to music theory. Rameau's career took a significant turn at the age of 50 when he shifted from being primarily known as an organist and music theorist to becoming one of the leading opera composers of his time. His
... MoreJean-Philippe Rameau (1683–1764) was a prominent French composer and music theorist of the Baroque era, celebrated for his innovative and complex operatic works, harpsichord compositions, and contributions to music theory. Rameau's career took a significant turn at the age of 50 when he shifted from being primarily known as an organist and music theorist to becoming one of the leading opera composers of his time. His first major operatic success was "Hippolyte et Aricie" in 1733, which marked the beginning of his prolific output in the genre.
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