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Category: French composers

199. Le Roi d’Ys (Lalo)

According to Breton legend, the city of Ys (Is or Kêr-Is) sank under the waves when its king’s wicked daughter opened the floodgates. Lalo’s opera on the theme was one of the most successful French operas of the late 19th century.

nickfuller 19th century opera, Edouard Lalo, French composers, French opera 1 Comment January 15, 2021January 23, 2021 6 Minutes

193. Le timbre d’argent (Saint-Saëns)

“It’s no longer an opera, it’s a nightmare.” – Saint-Saëns, 1880

nickfuller 19th century opera, Camille Saint-Saëns, French composers, French opera 7 Comments July 19, 2020July 19, 2020 18 Minutes

182. Joseph (Méhul)

But how does it compare to Andrew Lloyd Webber?

nickfuller 19th century opera, Biblical, French composers, French opera, Méhul, opéra-comique 1 Comment April 4, 2020March 31, 2020 7 Minutes

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