Giacomo Meyerbeer
1791–1863
German composer. Wrote operas in Italian, French, and German and contributed to the "grand opera" style, involving elaborate sets, costumes, and orchestra, with productions extending to four or five acts.
Source
EB.
Bibliography
EB: The Encyclopædia Britannica. A dictionary of arts, sciences, literature and general information. 11th edition. 29 vols. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 1910–11.
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