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Adolf Adam
Adolphe Charles Adam (French: Adolphe Charles Adam; July 24, 1803 - May 3, 1856) was a French composer and music critic during the Romantic period. Adam's most famous work is the ballet "Giselle", and he also has dozens of operas, among which the famous ones include "The Coachman of Longjumeau" and "If I Were King". His famous Christmas carol "Holy Night" is considered to be the first piece of music played on the radio in history.
- Category
- Musicians
- Nationality
- France
- Born
- 1803-07-24
- Died
- 1856-05-03
- Wikidata
- Q189544
