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Most people know Meyerbeer's "Les Huguenots," but today's opera is another based on historical 'fact" in his 1849 work "Les Prophete" which centers on the Dutch Anabaptist revolt and the turmoil surrounding John of Leiden and his power grab in declaring himself "Emperor" of Munster with all of the tragedy that follows.
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This week's opera features a 1976 recording of Massenet's 19th opera, "Thais."
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This week, we'll hear a 1973 performance of Rossini's "William Tell" featuring Gabriel Bacquier, Mady Mesple, Monsterrat Caballe, and Nicolai Gedda among others.
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