That Spontini was admired by both Berlioz and Wagner is probably due to his own inspiration by Gluck, but the fact that he made an indelible impression upon such antithetical natures confirms his importance…
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Composition Highlights

Title Year Avg. Duration Genre
La Vestale, opera 1807 01:58:28 Opera
Agnese di Hohenstaufen, opera 1829 02:30:37 Opera
Borussia, for chorus & orchestra 1818 04:34 Choral
Pas de guerriers, evolution d'infanterie et cavalerie, for orchestra 03:22 Orchestral
Li puntigli delle donne, opera 1796 02:11:28 Opera
Fernand Cortez ou la conquete de Mexique, opera 1809 01:53:49 Opera
Olympia, opera 1826 02:16:46 Opera
Notturno concertante for oboe, flute & orchestra 1795 16:26 Concerto
Divertimento for horn & harp 02:34 Chamber Music
Teseo Riconosciuto, opera 1798 01:52:20 Opera
The Battle of Leipzig (Riotte) & the Battle of Prague (Koczwara), for piano 1813 10:25 Keyboard
Les Riens d'amour 01:26 Keyboard
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