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Category: French composers

24. Béatrice et Bénédict (Hector Berlioz)

Much ado about nothing? But a delightful score.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French composers, French opera, Hector Berlioz 2 Comments August 19, 2017May 25, 2023 6 Minutes

9. Hérodiade (Jules Massenet)

A hothouse of Middle Eastern exoticism, eroticism, and religious fervor.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, belgian opera, French composers, French opera, Jules Massenet 1 Comment May 30, 2017May 26, 2023 9 Minutes

7. Le postillon de Lonjumeau (Adolphe Adam)

A coachman turns opera star.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Adolphe adam, French composers, French opera 1 Comment May 29, 2017May 25, 2023 4 Minutes

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