In which Gluck sets a libretto for Lully, and challenges the 'master' of French opera on his own ground. With passion and magic in the Crusades.
148. Armide (Gluck)
Tag: Armida
115. Armide (Lully)
If you listen to only one Lully, listen to this.
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