Significant French Operas

Titles beginning with M

Maximilien

Category:Tragic opera in 3 acts & 9 scenes

Music by Darius Milhaud

Libretto by R.S. Hoffman
& A. Lunel

First Performance: Paris, January 4, 1932

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Synopsis

     The story depicts the final struggle between Maximilian of Mexico and the rebel leader, Juarez. Maximilian is betrayed, captured and executed. Juarez, triumphant, is called by the people their Liberator.

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Last updated: January 09, 2008