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Category: 20th century opera

299. Licht (Stockhausen)

In which Michael and Lucifer fight for the control of time, a camel from outer space is elected president of the galaxy, and helicopters are used as musical instruments.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, German composers, German opera, Karlheinz Stockhausen 2 Comments February 19, 2025August 17, 2026 5 Minutes

298. Le Grand Macabre (Ligeti)

In which Death comes to Breughelland but the apocalypse fails to happen.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, György Ligeti, Hungarian composers 1 Comment February 12, 2025August 17, 2026 4 Minutes

297. Punch and Judy (Birtwistle)

In which the audience gets a Punch in the face.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, British opera, English language opera, Sir Harrison Birtwistle 1 Comment February 11, 2025August 17, 2026 6 Minutes

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