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Re: Gluck and Verdi Opera Masterpieces, But Are They Good?
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John Smyth <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 6 Dec 2004 12:54:45 -0800
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Thank you for responding Yoel.

I'm just asking if the Gluck is melodious.  I know it contains the famous
"Dance of the Blessed Spirits." (As a reference, I found the last 20
minutes of Monteverdi's "Poppea" absolutely heavenly, but the first two
hours rather boring.)

John Smyth
Sac, Ca

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