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A new opera/pastiche in two acts, based on
The Twenty-Four Italian Songs & Arias
of the 17th & 18th Centuries
Conceived by Tony Boutté
Original scenario & English dialogue by
Chas Rader-Shieber & Tony Boutté
Musical arrangements &
orchestrations by
Tony Boutté
"Great idea! This
amalgamation of the
arie antiche into a single
opera could turn out to be
very useful to opera programs
large and small." — Michael Ching
(composer/librettist, Speed Dating Tonight!)
"This new opera/pastiche
in 2 acts brings to life the
24 Italian Songs & Arias of the
17th & 18th Centuries. It is excellent
entertainment and a valuable teaching
resource for young artists."— Rachel Harris
(stage director/translator, Viardot's Cendrillon)
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