 His three most successful works were "Le sorcier" (1764), "Tom Jones" (after Henry Fielding, 1765), and "Ernelinde, princesse de Norvège" (1767).For a time Philidor was among the leading opera composers in France, and during his musical career produced over 20 "opéras comiques" and two tragédies-lyriques.He also wrote secular cantatas and motets.