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Tag: Gaetano Donizetti

41. Belisario (Gaetano Donizetti)

A Byzantine general betrayed by his emperor.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composers, Italian opera 2 Comments January 6, 2018May 25, 2023 5 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, 2017May 25, 2023 2 Minutes

8. Marino Faliero (Gaetano Donizetti)

Conspiracy and adultery - a Doge-y business.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composers, Italian opera 3 Comments May 29, 2017May 25, 2023 14 Minutes

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