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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