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119. Rinaldo (Handel)

Handel’s first opera written for England, and the first Italian opera composed for London. (Watch out for sparrows!)

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, British opera, German composers, handel 4 Comments March 2, 2019May 24, 2023 3 Minutes

118. Agrippina (Handel)

Handel's first masterpiece.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, German composers, handel, Italian opera 2 Comments February 24, 2019May 24, 2023 6 Minutes

117. Tancrède (Campra)

Welcome to the 18th century!

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, André Campra, French composers, French opera 2 Comments February 16, 2019May 24, 2023 5 Minutes

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