Which opera stirred a great controversy for Rameau?
Hippolyte et Aricie
The Marriage of Figaro
Turandot
Don Giovanni
Answer
"Hippolyte et Aricie", a French opera composed by Jean-Philippe Rameau, sparked intense controversy upon its premiere in 1733. Critics fiercely debated the opera's unconventional harmonic progressions, innovative orchestration, and unconventional operatic structure. Rameau's bold departures from traditional Baroque conventions challenged musical norms, igniting heated discussions and shaping the course of French opera.
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