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Author: Nicholas Fuller

113. Amadis (Lully)

For the first time, French opera leaves Greek heroes and gods for mediaeval romance.

Nicholas Fuller 17th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Jean-Baptiste Lully Leave a comment January 27, 2019July 27, 2026 4 Minutes

112. Dido and Aeneas (Purcell)

Thy hand, Belinda… When I am laid in earth…

Nicholas Fuller 17th century opera, British composers, British opera, Henry Purcell 3 Comments January 26, 2019July 27, 2026 2 Minutes

111. Venus and Adonis (Blow)

The first opera in English.

Nicholas Fuller 17th century opera, British composers, British opera, John Blow 12 Comments January 24, 2019July 27, 2026 2 Minutes

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