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Category: German composers

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

50. Ariadne auf Naxos (Richard Strauss)

Opera seria meets commedia dell'arte.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, German composers, German opera, richard strauss 4 Comments February 11, 2018August 16, 2026 8 Minutes

47. La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein (Jacques Offenbach)

“C’est tout-à-fait ça," said Bismarck, after seeing Offenbach’s satire of war and petty German princedoms.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, German composers, Jacques Offenbach 4 Comments February 9, 2018August 11, 2026 8 Minutes

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