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The Real History of Opera - Series 7

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Huw Edwards uncovers the history and social context behind operas

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The Real History of Opera - Series 7 - La Clemenza di Tito

Huw Edwards uncovers the history behind operas. 2/3. La Clemenza di Tito. Mozart's ancient Roman tale was commissioned for the coronation of Leopold II as King of Bohemia in 1791.

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The Real History of Opera - Series 7 - Mazeppa

Huw Edwards uncovers the history behind operas. 1/3: Mazeppa. Tchaikovsky's opera centres on the battle of Poltava in 1709, a decisive victory in Russia's war against Sweden.

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The Real History of Opera - Series 7 - The Merry Widow

Huw Edwards uncovers the history behind operas. 3/3. The Merry Widow. Musical theatre in Vienna was famous for its social commentary and Franz Lehar's operetta was no exception.

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