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Tag: france

247. La lépreuse (Lazzari)

Leprosy and revenge: a grim story. But even decades later, critics called it an all-time operatic masterpiece.

Nicholas Fuller 20th century opera, French composers, French opera, Sylvio Lazzari Leave a comment May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 5 Minutes

235. Ascanio (Saint-Saëns)

Love, art, and murder in a superb Renaissance tragicomedy.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Camille Saint-Saëns, French composers, French opera 1 Comment January 16, 2023May 26, 2023 14 Minutes

233. Une nuit blanche / Les deux aveugles (Offenbach)

Opening night at the Bouffes-Parisiens.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, German composers, Jacques Offenbach Leave a comment January 11, 2023May 25, 2023 7 Minutes

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