Gounod: Faust
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Faust Synopsis:

The principal singers of Faust tell the story of the fallen Faust, the hapless Marguerite, and the Devil, Mephistopheles.
Act I
Act II
Act III

Faust the Legend: Burkhard Henke
Faust the Legend: Cynthia Lewis

 Chester Patton sings Méphistophélès' Serenade

The Principals

James Valenti, Faust
Maureen O'Flynn, Marguerite
Chester Patton, Méphistophélès

Faust - What's the Story?
Gounod's famous opera is based on the German legend in which Dr. Faust makes a pact with the Devil in order to gain knowledge.  Read the full synopsis.

 
About the Composer/ Historical Background
Charles Gounod (1818-1893) was one of France’s premiere composers, standing alongside Jules Massenet and Jacques Meyerbeer. Born in 1818, he won the prestigious Prix de Rome before he was 20.  Read more about Gounod.

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