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Tag: Tragédie lyrique

167. Démophoon (Cherubini)

Beethoven thought Cherubini was the greatest composer of the time. We look at his first French opera.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, French opera, Italian composers, Luigi Cherubini 1 Comment December 28, 2019July 23, 2026 5 Minutes

82. Œdipe à Colone (Sacchini) – REVISED

The best opera of 1786.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Antonio Sacchini, French opera, Italian composers 6 Comments December 4, 2019August 8, 2026 12 Minutes

162. Chimène (Sacchini)

Corneille's Cid becomes an opera.

Nicholas Fuller 18th century opera, Antonio Sacchini, French opera, Italian composers 2 Comments November 23, 2019August 8, 2026 5 Minutes

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