GRAND OPERA - Term for opera of early to mid-19th century that emphasized pomp and elaborate stage devices. Paris was the heart of Grand Opera style during the period of Romantic music.

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grand opera developed by Gioacchino Rossini
grand opera has opposing concept chamber music
grand opera is form of opera
grand opera composer Vincenzo Bellini
grand opera composer Giacomo Puccini
grand opera composer Richard Strauss
grand opera composer Richard Wagner
grand opera composer Georges Bizet
grand opera has style bel canto
grand opera genre of Romantic Music