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The blockbuster before cinema. If the 19th century could do it, so can we.

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32. Paride ed Elena (Gluck)

An opera as beautiful as Helen of Troy.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Austrian / Viennese opera, German composers, Gluck 8 Comments September 22, 2017August 8, 2026 6 Minutes

31. Der Cid (Cornelius)

Unlikely to replace Massenet’s version in anyone’s affections.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, German composers, German opera, Peter Cornelius Leave a comment September 15, 2017August 10, 2026 3 Minutes

30. Il trovatore (Giuseppe Verdi)

The one with the wrong baby in the bonfire.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Giuseppe Verdi, Italian composers, Italian opera 11 Comments September 12, 2017August 10, 2026 10 Minutes

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