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219. Maria Padilla (Donizetti)

How far will an ambitious woman go for love?

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gaetano Donizetti, Italian composers, Italian opera 1 Comment June 21, 2022May 25, 2023 5 Minutes

211. Le domino noir (Auber)

Auber's most popular opera: a nun on the run.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Daniel-François-Esprit Auber, French composers, French opera 9 Comments April 17, 2022May 25, 2023 14 Minutes

185. Il barbiere di Siviglia / The Barber of Seville (Rossini)

Rossini's most popular opera.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, Gioachino Rossini, Italian composers, Italian opera 22 Comments May 10, 2020May 25, 2023 9 Minutes

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