10 operatic hidden gems you've probably never heard of

Carlo Rizzi
Monday, March 24, 2025

From biblical floods and medieval sieges to a peasant girl wandering the hills of Northern France with a goat, Opera Rara's Artistic Director Carlo Rizzi shines a spotlight on lesser-known works by 19th and 20th century operatic masters

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