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171. Lodoïska (Cherubini)

The first Romantic opera, and the foundation of the 19th century French school.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Luigi Cherubini 8 Comments January 24, 2020July 23, 2026 9 Minutes

170. Grétry and the French Revolution: Pierre le Grand & Guillaume Tell

How did Grétry respond to the turmoil of the Terror?

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Belgian composers, French opera, opéra-comique 4 Comments January 17, 2020August 8, 2026 7 Minutes

169. Così fan tutte (Mozart)

A shrewd old philosopher sets up a School for Lovers to teach them wisdom. The four young people in this opera badly need it.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Austrian composers, Italian opera, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart 10 Comments January 10, 2020August 8, 2026 3 Minutes

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