André Grétry

André Ernest Modeste Grétry was a composer from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège, who worked from 1767 onwards in France and took French nationality. He is most famous for his opéras comiques. His music influenced Mozart and Beethoven, and both of whom wrote variations on his works.

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Who was born first?

• André Grétry and Johann Gottlieb Naumann were born the same year
• André Grétry and Andrea Luchesi were born the same year
• André Grétry was born 1 year after Samuel Arnold
• André Grétry was born 1 year after Giovanni Paisiello
• André Grétry was born 1 year after Carl Michael Bellman

Timeline

1. Carl Michael BellmanFebruary 4, 1740 – February 11, 1795
2. Giovanni PaisielloMay 9, 1740 – June 5, 1816
3. Samuel ArnoldAugust 10, 1740 – October 22, 1802
4. André Grétry (this page)February 8, 1741 – September 24, 1813
5. Andrea LuchesiMay 23, 1741 – March 21, 1801
6. Johann Gottlieb NaumannApril 17, 1741 – October 23, 1801

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