Fernand
work by Gounod
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Fernand is a cantata by French composer Charles Gounod, which won him the Prix de Rome in 1838. This award allowed him to study in Rome for three years. Gounod is most famous for his opera Faust, which premiered in 1859 and established his international reputation. While Faust is his most recognized work, Fernand was an important early achievement in his career.12
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