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FIU Opera Theater: Two Short Operas by Menotti

FIU Opera Theater presents a double bill by Italian-American composer, Giancarlo Menotti. His first mature work, the one-act opera buffa, “Amelia Goes to the Ball” premiered in 1937 whose success led to a commission by the National Broadcasting Company for Menotti to write an opera made especially for radio entitled, “Old Maid and The Thief.” Come [...]

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FIU Opera Theater: Two Short Operas by Menotti

FIU Opera Theater presents a double bill by Italian-American composer, Giancarlo Menotti. His first mature work, the one-act opera buffa, "Amelia Goes to the Ball" premiered in 1937 whose success led to a commission by the National Broadcasting Company for Menotti to write an opera made especially for radio entitled, "Old Maid and The Thief." [...]

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