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Category: German opera

35. Mona Lisa (Max von Schillings)

An intense shocker inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, German composers, German opera, Max von Schillings Leave a comment October 24, 2017August 16, 2026 5 Minutes

31. Der Cid (Cornelius)

Unlikely to replace Massenet’s version in anyone’s affections.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, German composers, German opera, Peter Cornelius Leave a comment September 15, 2017August 10, 2026 3 Minutes

27. Der Trompeter von Säckingen – Viktor Nessler

A rather schmaltzy German opera, with a wonderful tenor aria.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, German composers, German opera, Viktor Nessler Leave a comment August 27, 2017August 12, 2026 6 Minutes

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