Christoph
Willibald
Ritter von
Gluck

Christoph Willibald Ritter von
Gluck (born 2nd July 1714), is
among the founders of the
classical style of music in
the west. He was basically an
opera composer and has
contributed a lot towards by
giving opera a respectful
place in the dramaturgical
practices. Initially he lived
in Vienna but later moved to
Paris.

In Paris Christoph
successfully fused the style
of both Italian and French
opera. He brought a revolution
in French opera, but
ultimately returned to Vienna
after bad reception of few of
his works. He studied music
and learned instruments under
the supervision of G.B.
Sammartini in 1737. He also
got the honor of becoming the
house composer at the
prestigious King’s Theatre
in London. After he settled
back in Vienna, he became
Kapellmeister. There he was
also honored and was made
“Knight of the Golden
Spur” by Pope Benedict XIV.

In his musical career, he
created around 35 operas along
with several ballets and
instrumental works. He spent
his last time in Vienna. He is
among the pioneers of
classical and operatic music
and several future artists
learned from his work. He died
of a heart failure in the year
1787.

Videos In The Playlist:

1. Christoph Willibald Ritter von Gluck (Fritz Kreisler) Melody
2. Christoph Willibald Gluck - Ouvertüre - Orpheus und Eurydike / Orfeo ed Euridice
3. Mélodie (from Orfeo ed Euridice) Gluck/Sgambati Joel Hastings
4. Gluck - Trio Sonata in C Major
5. CW Gluck - Cessate, fuggite
6. Gluck Paride ed Elena ''O del mio dolce ardor bramato oggetto'' by Magdalena Kožená
7. Gluck. Sonata a tre.
8. Gluck-Alceste_Ombre_Larve.mpg
9. Gluck La clemenza di Tito ''Se mai senti spirarti sul volto'' by Magdalena Kožená
10. Gluck - Orfeo Ed Euridice - Dance of the Blessed Spirits