What was one reason for Gounod's declining prominence in later years?
Age
Emergence of younger composers
Loss of hearing
Changing tastes
Answer
Gounod's prominence waned in his later years due to the emergence of younger composers like Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy, and Camille Saint-Saëns, who brought fresh ideas and new musical styles to the forefront of French music. These younger composers embraced new musical techniques and styles, such as impressionism and symbolism, which differed significantly from Gounod's more traditional approach to composition.
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