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Adolphe Adam (1803-1856)

Information about the composer Adolphe Adam and his operas.

Adam studied at the Paris Conservatoire, and became a prolific composer, writing more than 80 stage works. His most well known work is the ballet Giselle (1841).

Operas:

In chronological order:

Le postillon de longjumeau (The Postillon of Longjumeau) - 1836

The Nuremberg Doll

Le toréador (The toreador)