Christoph Gluck

Christoph Gluck was an 18th-century Austrian composer renowned for his influence on classical music and opera. He aimed to make music more natural and expressive by emphasizing clear melodies and expressive harmony, moving away from the overly ornate style of his predecessors. Gluck's revolutionary approach focused on enhancing emotional connection and storytelling in music, making it more accessible and dramatic. His famous works include operas like *Orfeo ed Euridice*, which helped shape modern opera by prioritizing simplicity and directness to better serve the drama. His innovations significantly impacted the development of Western classical music.