Faust, opera in five acts by French composer Charles Gounod (French libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carré) premiered in Paris on March 19, 1859. The work draws upon Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s two-part play based on the German legend of a man who sells his soul to the Devil in exchange for knowledge and power.
Gounod’s opera does not attempt to match the thematic breadth or the philosophical sophistication of Goethe’s sprawling masterpiece, concentrating instead on Faust’s romantic encounter with Marguerite (Gretchen in Goethe’s drama) and the tragic results of their liaison. Gounod’s Faust was a success and established the composer’s international reputation.
"Marguerite Aria" is one of the pieces from Faust to be performed by soprano Eva Mei on 3 November 2018.
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