Who was Charles Gounod?
Q: Who was Charles Gounod?
A: Charles-François Gounod was a French composer born in Paris on June 17th, 1818, and died in Saint-Cloud on October 17th, 1893.
Q: What is Charles Gounod best known for?
A: Charles Gounod is best known for his operas Faust and Roméo et Juliette and, especially, for the very popular “Ave Maria.”
Q: Which melody did Gounod make popular?
A: Gounod made the melody that goes with a prelude by Johann Sebastian Bach, known as “Ave Maria,” very popular.
Q: Did Gounod write only operas?
A: No, Gounod wrote many different kinds of pieces.
Q: When was Charles Gounod born?
A: Charles Gounod was born on June 17th, 1818.
Q: When did Charles Gounod die?
A: Charles Gounod died on October 17th, 1893.
Q: How is Gounod's name pronounced?
A: Gounod's name is pronounced as "Goo-no".
