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222. Les Abencérages (Cherubini)

Political intrigue in the Alhambra; a conquering hero accused of disgracing his country; and trial by combat.

Nicholas Fuller 19th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Luigi Cherubini Leave a comment November 27, 2022April 16, 2024 8 Minutes

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

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