The greatest opera of the 19th century?
198. Les Huguenots (Meyerbeer)
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A quiz for opera enthusiasts
Here's a simple quiz for people who think that Wagner, or Mozart, or Verdi, or Stockhausen, or whoever is the greatest opera composer who ever lived. Not just their favourite composer, whose wonderful operas they want everyone to love as much as they do. Not just a composer with a huge influence on the genre. … Continue reading A quiz for opera enthusiasts
3. Vasco de Gama / L’Africaine (Giacomo Meyerbeer)
VASCO DE GAMA (L’AFRICAINE) By Giacomo Meyerbeer Opéra in 5 acts Libretto: Eugène Scribe (with revisions, additions and translations by Charlotte Birch-Pfeiffer, Julius Duesberg and Giacomo Meyerbeer) First performed as L’Africaine: Académie Impériale de Musique (salle Le Peletier), Paris, 28 April 1865. Director: Georges Coleuille. Choreography: Louis Mérante. Set design: Auguste Rubé and Philippe Chaperon … Continue reading 3. Vasco de Gama / L’Africaine (Giacomo Meyerbeer)
The Opera Scribe 