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Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, France

The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century.

The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century. The company was founded in 1847 as the Opéra-National by the French composer Adolphe Adam and renamed Théâtre Lyrique in 1852. It used four different theatres in succession, the Cirque Olympique, the Théâtre Historique, the Salle du Théâtre-Lyrique, and the Salle de l'Athénée, until it ceased operations in 1872.

Historical Significance

The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century.

Key People

Charles Gounod

Musician

French composer

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What happened on March 19, 1864?
The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century. The company was founded in 1847 as the Opéra-National by the French composer Adolphe Adam and renamed Théâtre Lyrique in 1852. It used four different theatres in succession, the Cirque Olympique, the Théâtre Historique, the Salle du Théâtre-Lyrique, and the Salle de l'Athénée, until it ceased operations in 1872.
Why is Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, ... significant?
The Théâtre Lyrique was one of four opera companies performing in Paris during the middle of the 19th century.
Who was involved in Charles Gounod's opera "Mireille" premieres at the Théâtre Lyrique in Paris, ...?
Key figures include Charles Gounod (Musician).

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