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The Telephone

6.40

Fair

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description The Telephone Overview

The Telephone is a one-act comic opera by Gian Carlo Menotti, first performed in 1947. Its plot centers on Ben, who tries to propose marriage to Lucy, but their conversation is repeatedly interrupted because Lucy remains occupied with telephone calls. The opera is written for two singers and orchestra and is often presented as a companion piece to Menotti’s darker one-act opera The Medium. It suits audiences interested in concise twentieth-century opera and comic situations built around modern communication.

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How good is The Telephone?

The Telephone scores 6.40/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Opera category.

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See our alternatives page for The Telephone for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Albert Herring, The Consul, Amahl and the Night Visitors.

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Is The Telephone worth it in 2026?

With a score of 6.40/10, The Telephone is a solid option in Opera. See all Opera ranked.

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