Definition
Fromental Halévy was a French composer, best known for his opera *La Juive* (*The Jewess*). Born Jacques Fromental Élie Halévy, he was a prominent figure in French opera during the 19th century. His works are characterized by dramatic intensity and lyrical beauty. Halévy also served as a professor at the Paris Conservatoire, teaching composers like Gounod and Bizet.