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Category: Polish composers

270. Die Teufel von Loudun (Penderecki)

The Devils' opera: nuns, demonic possession, and show trials in 17th century France.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, German opera, Krzysztof Penderecki, Polish composers 3 Comments November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 4 Minutes

262. Król Roger (Szymanowski)

Mysticism in Sicily.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, Karol Szymanowski, Polish composers, Polish opera 1 Comment October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 2 Minutes

194. Pierre de Médicis (Poniatowski)

A French grand opera by a Polish-Italian nobleman

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Polish composers 1 Comment July 25, 2020March 16, 2024 12 Minutes

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