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Romantic opera flourished in the 19th century in Europe, celebrating music as the most profound art form and combining it with poetry and philosophy. Early romantic opera featured the beautiful singing style of bel canto popularised by Rossini and Donizetti. Weber established the German romantic opera tradition with works featuring supernatural themes and moral messages. Verdi advanced the genre by incorporating a fuller orchestral role. Wagner revolutionized opera with his concept of the Gesamtkunstwerk to
- Author
- Emma Laursen
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- EN