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Stradella, CFF 229, Op.033 is an 1841 opera by César Franck to a libretto by Émile Deschamps and Émilien Pacini. It is the first of Franck's four operas. Written when he was only 19, it was never orchestrated. Its first performance took place in the late 20th century.
References
- ↑ " The Abduction of Figaro – composition details". Peter Schickele . Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ↑ John Rockwell (30 April 1984). "Peter Schickele's Abduction of Figaro". The New York Times . Retrieved 21 September 2007.
- 1 2 3 The Abduction of Figaro DVD, Schickele Emporium
- ↑ "Gross Concerto – composition details". Peter Schickele . Retrieved 24 November 2022.
