86. Raymond and Agnes (Edward Loder)

RAYMOND AND AGNES Grand opera in three acts Composer: Edward Loder Libretto: Edward Fitzball First performed: Theatre Royal, Manchester, 14 August 1855 Don RAYMOND, a young SpaniardTenorGeorge PerrenThe BARON OF LINDENBERGBass-baritoneHenri DraytonLady AGNES, his wardSopranoSusanna LoweMADELINA, her foster-sisterMezzoMiss JohnsonRAVELLA, a dumb womanSpokenMiss JeffriesTHEODORE, Raymond’s valetTenorC. HornFRANCESCO, the Baron’s valetBassMr. BellhouseANTONI, an old brigandBaritoneCharles GuilmetteROBERTO, his robber … Continue reading 86. Raymond and Agnes (Edward Loder) →

75. Sāvitri (Gustav Holst)

A loyal wife tricks death to save her husband's life.

43. La Navarraise (Jules Massenet)

La Navarraise is like a super-concentrated essence of opera; it lasts barely 40 minutes, but runs the gamut of emotions, has a great role for a soprano, and ends on a devastating curtain.