Charles Gounod

About Charles Gounod

Birth Day: June 17, 1818
Birth Place: France
Died On: Oct 18, 1893 (age 75)
Birth Sign: Gemini

Charles Gounod Net Worth

Charles Gounod was born on June 17, 1818 in France. 19th century French composer who was best known for "Ave Maria" and "Faust," an opera. His opera "Roméo et Juliette" was lesser known, but still occasionally performed by successive generations of opera companies.
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💰Charles Gounod Net worth: $11 Million

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About

19th century French Composer who was best known for "Ave Maria" and "Faust," an opera. His opera "Roméo et Juliette" was lesser known, but still occasionally performed by successive generations of opera companies.

Before Fame

He was the winner of the 1839 Prix de Rome after studying at the Paris Conservatoire. He was trained by the esteemed Fromental Halévy.

Trivia

He also made history by being the first Conductor of the Royal Choral Society.

Family Life

His mother was a Pianist and his father was an Artist. He was married to the daughter of another mentor Pierre Zimmerman.

Associated With

His "Funeral March of a Marionette" was used as the theme for "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," the long-running TV anthology series hosted by the legendary filmmaker himself.