Charles-François Gounod (French: [ʃaʁl fʁɑ̃swa ɡuno]; 17 Juin 1818 – 17 October or 18 October 1893)[1][2][3][4] wis a French componer, best kent for his Ave Maria, based on a wirk bi Bach, as well as his opera Faust.

Charles Gounod

References

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  1. Harding, James. Gounod, Stein & Day, 1973.
  2. Biography at charles-gounod.com
  3. Slonimsky, Nicholas, ed. Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians, 7th ed.
  4. Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, 5th ed. 1954.