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Tag: Farsa

13. La scala di seta (Gioachino Rossini)

A sprightly little opera based on a French farce.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gioachino Rossini, Italian composers, Italian opera 1 Comment July 3, 2017August 8, 2026 3 Minutes

10. I pazzi per progetto (Gaetano Donizetti)

A farce set in a lunatic asylum.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composers, Italian opera Leave a comment May 31, 2017August 8, 2026 2 Minutes

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