French composer Gustave Charpentier (25 June 1860 – 18 February 1956) had an improbably long life and one highly successful opera.
[For last year's limerick, also on Charpentier click here.]
Sing Out, Louise!
"Louise is still occasionally performed today, with the soprano aria 'Depuis le jour' a popular recital piece". -- Wikipedia
Of the works of Monsieur Charpentier
There isn’t a lot I can say.
He had a big hit,
But only one bit
Is frequently programmed today.
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