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Category: French composers

122. Le dilettante d’Avignon (Halévy)

A witty skit on Rossinimania.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French composers, French opera, Fromental Halévy 1 Comment March 17, 2019March 26, 2024 5 Minutes

117. Tancrède (Campra)

Welcome to the 18th century!

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, André Campra, French composers, French opera 2 Comments February 16, 2019May 24, 2023 5 Minutes

100. Patrie! (Emile Paladilhe)

The last great French grand opéra? The revolt of the Spanish Netherlands.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Emile Paladilhe, French composers, French opera 18 Comments December 8, 2018August 27, 2025 29 Minutes

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