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

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29. Carmen (Bizet)

With some hot gypsies thrown in.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French composers, French opera, Georges Bizet 13 Comments September 3, 2017August 11, 2026 16 Minutes

28. Il pirata (Bellini)

For an opera called The Pirate, this isn’t very pirate-y.  Not a Jolly Roger in sight, only a melancholy Walter!

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Italian composers, Italian opera, vincenzo bellini 2 Comments August 29, 2017August 8, 2026 8 Minutes

27. Der Trompeter von Säckingen – Viktor Nessler

A rather schmaltzy German opera, with a wonderful tenor aria.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, German composers, German opera, Viktor Nessler Leave a comment August 27, 2017August 12, 2026 6 Minutes

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