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Category: Italian opera

42. Isabeau (Pietro Mascagni)

A dreamy, mystical take on the Lady Godiva legend.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, Italian composers, Italian opera, Pietro Mascagni Leave a comment January 13, 2018August 16, 2026 5 Minutes

41. Belisario (Gaetano Donizetti)

A Byzantine general betrayed by his emperor.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composers, Italian opera 2 Comments January 6, 2018August 8, 2026 5 Minutes

38. Cavalleria rusticana (Pietro Mascagni)

Verismo: passion and murder in a Sicilian village.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Italian composers, Italian opera, Pietro Mascagni 3 Comments December 23, 2017August 12, 2026 2 Minutes

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