Political intrigue in the Alhambra; a conquering hero accused of disgracing his country; and trial by combat.
222. Les Abencérages (Cherubini)
Category: French opera
215. Manon Lescaut (Auber)
Manon Lescaut skips merrily along with a coquettish smile and a swirl of skirts to the tragic ending in the Louisiana desert.
214. Haÿdée (Auber)
Guilt, blackmail, and revenge in Venice.
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