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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

7. Le postillon de Lonjumeau (Adolphe Adam)

A coachman turns opera star.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Adolphe adam, French composers, French opera 1 Comment May 29, 2017May 25, 2023 4 Minutes

06. Djamileh (Georges Bizet) / La princesse jaune (Camille Saint-Saëns)

French fascination with the Middle East and Japan.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Camille Saint-Saëns, French composers, French opera, Georges Bizet 1 Comment May 27, 2017May 26, 2023 12 Minutes

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