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Tag: Ludovic Halévy

34. Orphée aux enfers (Jacques Offenbach)

The one with the can-can.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, German composers, Jacques Offenbach 3 Comments October 5, 2017May 25, 2023 14 Minutes

29. Carmen (Bizet)

With some hot gypsies thrown in.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French composers, French opera, Georges Bizet 11 Comments September 3, 2017May 26, 2023 47 Minutes

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