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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
First Broadcast30 Nov 2009
Latest Broadcast27 Aug 2010
Episodes5
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Episodes
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod defines some of the characteristics of the Opera-Comique genre.
Nov 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod and Karen Henson on Opera-Comique's roots in the 18th century.
Dec 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod and Karen Henson explore the influence of Napoleon on Opera-Comique.
Dec 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod examines the impact of the Theatre-Lyrique, a rival to the Opera-Comique.
Dec 2009
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Composer of the Week
Donald Macleod explores Opera-Comique on the cusp of the 20th century.
Dec 2009