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122. Le dilettante d’Avignon (Halévy)

A witty skit on Rossinimania.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French composers, French opera, Fromental Halévy 1 Comment March 17, 2019March 26, 2024 5 Minutes

121. La verità in cimento (Vivaldi)

Baby swapping and family strife in a sultan's court.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composers, Italian opera 2 Comments March 16, 2019May 24, 2023 2 Minutes

120. L’incoronazione di Dario (Vivaldi)

A deft, clever work, more comical than heroic opera seria.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Antonio Vivaldi, Italian composers, Italian opera 1 Comment March 9, 2019May 24, 2023 4 Minutes

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