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Author: nickfuller

214. Haÿdée (Auber)

Guilt, blackmail, and revenge in Venice.

nickfuller 19th century opera, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, Eugène Scribe, French composers, French opera Leave a comment May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 11 Minutes

213. La sirène (Auber)

Brigands and impresarios in the Italian mountains.

nickfuller 19th century opera, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, Eugène Scribe, French composers, French opera Leave a comment April 29, 2022 22 Minutes

212. Les Diamants de la Couronne (Auber)

Counterfeiters, a mysterious beautiful swordswoman, stolen diamonds, an arranged marriage, and a coronation.

nickfuller 19th century opera, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, Eugène Scribe, French composers, French opera 5 Comments April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 31 Minutes

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