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Armide
"Armide" is a tragédie en musique by Jean-Baptiste Lully with a French libretto by Philippe Quinault. Premiering at the Paris Opéra in 1686, it was Lully's final completed stage work and remains one of his most frequently revived operas today. Based on Torquato Tasso's epic poem "Jerusalem Delivered," the narrative centers on the sorceress Armide and her complex, obsessive love for the Christian c...
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L'Orfeo
L’Orfeo by Claudio Monteverdi is an Italian opera from 1607. It represents a pivotal moment in musical history as one of the first operas to establish a significant operatic tradition. The work tells the mythological story of Orpheus and his pursuit of Eurydice, showcasing innovative use of recitative and aria within the Baroque style. It’s primarily for music scholars, opera enthusiasts, and thos...
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