Adolphe Adam: Master of Romantic Ballet and Opera
French composer renowned for his ballets and operas who epitomized the Romantic era in 19th-century music.Adam studied at the Paris Conservatoire under François-Adrien Boieldieu, overcoming paternal opposition to pursue music. He composed over 70 operas and 14 ballets, achieving fame with 'Giselle' (1841) and the Christmas carol 'O Holy Night' (1847). He founded the Théâtre-National in Paris (1847), which collapsed financially....