Composer of the Week - Opera-Comique
Donald Macleod and Karen Henson explore the world of the Opera-Comique - a type of opera, an institution and also a building - unravelling the intricacies of 19th-century Parisian operatic life
Composer of the Week - Opera-Comique - Episode 1
Donald Macleod explores the colourful world of the Parisian Opera-Comique, beginning with an attempt to define some of the characteristics of the genre.
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Composer of the Week - Opera-Comique - Episode 2
Donald Macleod is joined by Karen Henson to discuss Parisian Opera-Comique's roots and its growth in the 18th century.
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Composer of the Week - Opera-Comique - Episode 3
Donald Macleod is joined by Karen Henson to examine the influence of Napoleon, who was quick to recognise the political value in supporting the arts.
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Composer of the Week - Opera-Comique - Episode 4
Donald Macleod is joined by Karen Henson to examine the impact of the Theatre-Lyrique, whose repertoire came into direct competition with the long-established Opera-Comique.
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Composer of the Week - Opera-Comique - Episode 5
Donald Macleod explores Opera-Comique on the cusp of the 20th century, when its productions went to other Parisian theatres.
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