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Author: Nicholas Fuller

244. L’oracolo (Leoni)

Crime and revenge in Chinatown.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, British opera, Franco Leoni, Italian composers 2 Comments May 7, 2023May 26, 2023 3 Minutes

A new section of the blog

I’ve added a new section to my blog: a list of great overtures, beautiful arias, thrilling ensembles, and other favourite pieces from opera – spanning nearly four centuries. Listen to this! – The Opera Scribe Enjoy.

Nicholas Fuller Uncategorized Leave a comment April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 1 Minute

243. Jenůfa (Janáček)

“Don’t look in dramatic music for melodies – opera must be of the stuff of which real life is made.”

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, Czech composers, Czech opera, Leoš Janáček 2 Comments April 24, 2023May 26, 2023 7 Minutes

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