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The Barber of Bagdad

opera by Cornelius
Also known as: “Der Barbier von Bagdad”
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Der Barbier von Bagdad (The Barber of Bagdad) is a comic opera by German composer Peter Cornelius. He wrote both the music and the libretto, basing it on a story from The Thousand and One Nights.1

The opera premiered in 1858, conducted by Franz Liszt, but was initially unsuccessful. It was later revived and achieved success in a reorchestrated version. Comic opera, as a genre, developed from earlier forms and often featured realistic situations and ordinary people, sometimes incorporating satirical elements. The Barber of Bagdad is an example of this genre, which provided fertile ground for musical and dramatic innovation.12

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  1. opera - Comic opera
  2. Peter Cornelius

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