Which opera did Paul Dukas compose?
La Péri
Ariane et Barbe-bleue
Symphony in C
Piano Sonata in E-flat minor
Answer
Ariane et Barbe-bleue is the sole opera composed by French composer Paul Dukas. It is a one-act opera based on the fairy tale "Bluebeard" by Charles Perrault. The opera tells the story of Ariane, a young woman who marries the mysterious Bluebeard and must confront his dark secrets. Ariane et Barbe-bleue premiered in 1907 and has since become one of Dukas' most famous works.
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