What character did his 1831 opera'Robert le diable' give to the genre?
Decisive character to grand opera
Introduction of comic opera
Rise of historical opera
Proliferation of tragic opera
Answer
Decisive character to grand opera was the character of Robert le diable in the 1831 opera by Giacomo Meyerbeer. This character is considered to be the first of the "grand" operatic heroes, and set the standard for future characters of this type. He is a powerful and charismatic figure, who is driven by his love for a woman and his desire for revenge.
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