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Category: 19th century opera

240. Guntram (Strauss)

Richard Strauss's first opera, his "child of sorrow".

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, German composers, German opera, richard strauss Leave a comment February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 4 Minutes

239. La Wally (Catalani)

Q: Where’s Wally? A: Feet up and head down in a snowdrift.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Alfredo Catalani, Italian composers, Italian opera Leave a comment January 30, 2023January 29, 2023 3 Minutes

236. Phryné (Saint-Saëns)

Archons of Athens! And a hetaira.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Camille Saint-Saëns, French composers, French opera Leave a comment January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 4 Minutes

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