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There was given in the theatre 'Zemire et Azor' by Gretry, and 'Jean Fracasse au Serail,' a ballet by Gerdet; the dances were gay, the costumes very rich, the actors excellent.
La Comtesse du Nord elena maria vidal 2009
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There was given in the theatre 'Zemire et Azor' by Gretry, and 'Jean Fracasse au Serail,' a ballet by Gerdet; the dances were gay, the costumes very rich, the actors excellent.
Archive 2009-08-01 elena maria vidal 2009
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Gretry, in a transport of joy, took Marmontel in his arms, "Ah! my friend," cried he, "excellent music may be made of this."
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A great deal of the poetry set to music by Gretry is by Marmontel.
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Marie Louise was alone at Saint-Cloud during the campaign of Dresden, two representations a week were given, and the whole repertoire of Gretry was played in succession before her Majesty.
Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Various
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The day after the first performance of "Zemira and Azor," Marmontel and Gretry were presented to the Queen as she was passing through the gallery of Fontainebleau to go to mass.
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The Queen congratulated Gretry on the success of the new opera, and told him that she had dreamed of the enchanting effect of the trio by Zemira's father and sisters behind the magic mirror.
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It is related of Gretry, that he amused himself by noting as exactly as possible the "Bonjour, monsieur!"
Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics Joel Dorman Steele
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What hurt Gretry was his unbounded conceit, with which Offenbach, to his credit, was never afflicted.
Musical Memories Saint-Saens, Camille 1919
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It must be recognized, in addition, that many times Gretry was carried away by his melodic inventiveness and forgot his own principles so that he relegated his care for declamation to second place.
Musical Memories Saint-Saens, Camille 1919
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