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There was an attack on Rameau as an "establishment" composer, but by whom?

  • Supporters of German opera

  • Supporters of English opera

  • Supporters of Italian opera

  • Supporters of Spanish opera

Answer

Supporters of Italian opera, known as the Querelle des Bouffons, criticized the perceived complexity and artificiality of Rameau’s music, advocating instead for the simplicity and naturalness of Italian opera.
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