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Robert le Diable

opera by Meyerbeer
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Robert le Diable is an opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer, first performed in 1831. It is a prime example of French grand opera, a style characterized by large-scale productions, historical or pseudohistorical plots, and elaborate staging with ballets and numerous performers.12

The opera's libretto, by Eugène Scribe, is based on a late 12th-century romance about Robert, the legendary son of a duke of Normandy and the devil. The story involves Robert's struggle with his infernal heritage, his eventual redemption through piety and good deeds, and supernatural elements.32

Robert le Diable was immensely popular and set a standard for grand opera, influencing later composers and works.12

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  1. Robert The Devil
  2. opera - French grand opera
  3. Giacomo Meyerbeer

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