L'enfant prodigue, Op.28 (Gaveaux, Pierre)

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Publisher. Info. Paris: Gaveaux, n.d.[1812]. Plate 568 p.
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Publisher. Info. Échos de France, Second volume
Paris: Durand et Schoenewerk, n.d. Plate D. & F. 401
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Work Title L'enfant prodigue
Alternative. Title Opéra en trois actes et en vers
Composer Gaveaux, Pierre
Opus/Catalogue NumberOp./Cat. No. Op.28
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. IPG 5
Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's 3 Acts
First Performance. 1811/11/23
Paris: Opéra-Comique
First Publication. 1812
Librettist François Louis Riboutté (1770–1834)
Jean-Marie Souriguère de Saint-Marc (1763–1837)
Language French
Dedication à son ami Elleviou
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation vocal soloists, mixed chorus, orchestra [more...]: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 4 horns, trombone, timpani, harp, strings