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Category: French opera

62. Olympie (Gaspare Spontini)

The fallout from the death of Alexander the Great.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, Gaspare Spontini, Italian composers 1 Comment May 14, 2018August 8, 2026 5 Minutes

59. Les Troyens (Hector Berlioz)

The culmination of Berlioz's career – and the work that would cause him the greatest pain.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French composers, French opera, Hector Berlioz 11 Comments March 30, 2018August 10, 2026 22 Minutes

58. Pierrette et Jacquot (Jacques Offenbach)

The old tale of the wealthy guardian who wants to marry his ward.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, German composers, Jacques Offenbach Leave a comment March 17, 2018August 11, 2026 3 Minutes

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