{"title":"Gounod, Charles","description":"Charles Gounod was born in Paris in 1818 and died in Saint-Cloud in 1893. Charles Gounod was a French composer. He wrote twelve operas, of which Faust was always the most popular; his Roméo et Juliette also remains in the international repertoire. He composed a large amount of sacred music, many songs, and popular short pieces, including his \"Ave Maria\" and his \"Funeral March of a Marionette.\" He was deeply religious and, after returning to Paris, briefly considered becoming a priest. He composed prolifically, writing sacred music, songs, orchestral music, and operas. His music is still frequently performed today. His unique musical legacy lives on.","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1067\/4759\/3036\/collections\/1920px-Charles_Gounod__281890_29_by_Nadar.jpg?v=1785008351","url":"https:\/\/shop.naxos.de\/en\/collections\/gounod-charles.oembed","provider":"Naxos Deutschland Webshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}