Best 1868
Richard Wagner’s Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, composed in 1868, is a significant opera exploring themes of artistry, community, and civic pride within the context of Nuremberg. It stands as Wagner's sole mature comedic work, showcasing his mastery of musical drama and complex character developmen...
"Dalibor" is a tragic opera in three acts by Czech composer Bedřich Smetana, featuring a libretto by Josef Wenzig and Ervín Špindler. Premiering at the Provisional Theatre in Prague in 1868, the work is loosely based on a Bohemian legend about a knight who is imprisoned for seeking vengeance against...
"La Périchole" is an opéra bouffe in three acts by Jacques Offenbach, featuring a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. The work premiered at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris in 1868 and is based on the play "Le Carrosse du Saint-Sacrement" by Prosper Mérimée. The narrative is set in 18th-c...
