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Hans Pfitzner is all but forgotten in the United States, but his operas are still performed in Europe, and you've already heard one of his works on the Sunday Opera during Christmases past - "Das Christ-Elflein." This week, we're looking at his most successful opera, "Palestrina" which is loosely based on the life and musical importance of the 16th century Italian composer who ensured the use of polyphonic music in the Catholic church.
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Join us for a charming fantasy for the holiday on this week’s Sunday Opera (12/26 3:00 p.m.) with Hans Pfitzner’s “Das Christ-Elflein.” Elflein (Helen…
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The festive season has arrived at the Sunday Opera this week (12/22 3:00 p.m.) with two operas centered on Christmas. The first is “Das Christ-Elflein,” a…
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Two Christmas themed operas, and some additional holiday music, will be featured on this week’s Sunday Opera (12/24 3:00 p.m.). The first is Hans…