Which opera of Meyerbeer brought him a Europe-wide reputation?
Il crociato in Egitto
Robert le diable
Les Huguenots
Le prophète
Answer
Meyerbeer's Il crociato in Egitto was a grand opera in four acts that premiered in Paris in 1824. It is based on the story of a Christian knight who is captured by Muslims and must choose between his love for a Muslim woman and his duty to his faith.
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