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Category: Luigi Cherubini

222. Les Abencérages (Cherubini)

Political intrigue in the Alhambra; a conquering hero accused of disgracing his country; and trial by combat.

nickfuller 19th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Luigi Cherubini Leave a comment November 27, 2022November 27, 2022 8 Minutes

205. Les deux journées (Cherubini)

Cherubini's most popular opera: a fugitive's desperate escape from Paris.

nickfuller 18th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Luigi Cherubini 3 Comments December 12, 2021April 1, 2022 11 Minutes

204. Faniska (Cherubini)

"The foremost dramatic composer of our age..." - Beethoven

nickfuller 19th century opera, Austrian / Viennese opera, Italian composers, Luigi Cherubini 4 Comments November 29, 2021December 12, 2021 9 Minutes

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