With whom did Meyerbeer work closely for his operas' libretti?
Eugène Scribe
Richard Wagner
Hector Berlioz
Pierre Petit
Answer
Eugène Scribe was a French playwright who wrote the libretti for many of Meyerbeer's operas, including Les Huguenots, Le Prophète, and L'Africaine. Scribe was a master of the well-made play, and his libretti for Meyerbeer were characterized by their intricate plots, suspenseful action, and dramatic twists.
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