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Hello all! Things have been rather quiet here of late, and I haven't posted often. Behind the scenes, wheels are turning, things are being done. I'm working on a research project about a certain composer, Italian, 19th century. Here are some of the remarks made about him over decades: “Una delle maggiori glorie del teatro … Continue reading Update →

Nicholas Fuller Uncategorized Leave a comment August 30, 2026 1 Minute

The Lord of the Rings (Paul Corfield Godfrey)

Is The Lord of the Rings the work that modern opera has awaited for decades? I think it may very well be. 

Nicholas Fuller 21st century opera, British composers, British opera, English language opera, Paul Corfield Godfrey 1 Comment January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 34 Minutes

302. Gioachino Rossini: 1813 to 1817

L'italiana in Algeri. Aureliano in Palmira. Sigismondo. La gazzetta.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gioachino Rossini, Italian composers, Italian opera 2 Comments May 18, 2025August 8, 2026 10 Minutes

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