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Giasone was the most popular opera of the 17th century. [7] 1651 La Calisto (Cavalli). Ninth of the eleven operas that Cavalli wrote with Faustini is noted for its satire of the deities of classical mythology. [8] 1683 Dido and Aeneas (Henry Purcell). Often considered to be the first genuine English-language operatic masterwork.
The following is a list of operas and operettas with entries in Wikipedia. The entries are sorted alphabetically by title, with the name of the composer and the year of the first performance also given. For a list of operas sorted by name of composer, see List of operas by composer.
His Rusalka, based on the Undine legend, is his most popular work internationally. [44] Jules Massenet (1842–1912) Arguably the most representative French opera composer of his era (the Belle Époque), Massenet was a prolific and versatile writer whose works cover a wide variety of themes. [45]
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Lists of operas cover operas, a form of theatre in which music is essential, and the roles are portrayed by singers. There are general lists and lists by theme, country, medium and venue. There are general lists and lists by theme, country, medium and venue.
George Frideric Handel's operas comprise 42 musical dramas that were written between 1705 and 1741 in various genres.Though his large scale English language works written for the theatre are technically oratorios and not operas, several of them, such as Semele (1744), have become an important part of the opera repertoire.
Agnes Sorel (opera) Alban (opera) Albert Herring; Albion and Albanius; Alfred (Arne opera) Alice in Wonderland (opera) Alice's Adventures Under Ground (opera) Amahl and the Night Visitors; The Amber Witch (opera) Amelia (opera) Amelia Goes to the Ball; An American Soldier (opera) An American Tragedy (opera) Amilie, or the Love Test; Angel's ...
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