Ambroise Thomas was a prominent French composer of the 19th century, not an actively recording artist, so the mentioned releases are likely performances of his works by various artists or orchestras. Born on August 5, 1811, in Metz, France, Charles Louis Ambroise Thomas is best known for his operas, particularly "Mignon" and "Hamlet", which remain his most enduring works and are still performed today. His musical journey began under the tutelage of his musician father before he entered the Paris Conservatoire, where he would go on to win the prestigious Prix de Rome in 1832 for his cantata "Hermann et Ketty".

Thomas's career flourished in the realm of opera-comique, where he demonstrated a keen sense of melody and dramatic flair. His oeuvre includes more than 20 operas, but it was the 1866 opera "Mignon", based on Goethe’s novel "Wilhelm Meisters Lehrjahre", that solidified his international reputation. He followed this triumph with "Hamlet" in 1868, an adaptation of Shakespeare's play that was praised for its inventive orchestration and psychological depth. Though some of his works have waned in popularity, "Mignon" and "Hamlet" have kept Thomas's legacy alive within the operatic canon. Ambroise Thomas served as the director of the Conservatoire de Paris from 1871 until his death on February 12, 1896, and his influence continued to be felt through the many students he taught during his tenure.

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French Opera

French Romanticism

Late Romantic Era

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