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16. Macbeth (Giuseppe Verdi)

The Scottish play, Verdi style. With dozens of witches.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composers, Italian opera 3 Comments July 8, 2017May 25, 2023 10 Minutes

15. Germania (Alberto Franchetti)

A gripping historical opera by Puccini's forgotten rival.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, Alberto Franchetti, Italian composers, Italian opera Leave a comment July 6, 2017May 26, 2023 7 Minutes

14. Torvaldo e Dorliska (Gioachino Rossini)

Rossini's rescue opera is almost Marxist.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gioachino Rossini, Italian composers, Italian opera 3 Comments July 3, 2017May 25, 2023 3 Minutes

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