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Amahl and the Night Visitors


 

Amahl and the Night Visitors is an opera in one act by Gian Carlo Menotti to an original English libretto by the composer. It was first performed on 24 December 1951 in New York City, at the NBC studios, where it was broadcast on television.

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Opera - Gian Carlo Menotti - Libretto - Composer - 24 December - 1951 - New York City - NBC - Television

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The opera is now a popular Christmas classic, broadcast, as it was on its premiere, on Christmas Eve. Amahl is full of humour, and the music is simple, tuneful and charming. These qualities make it a favorite to introduce opera, as a genre, to children.

Related Topics:
Christmas - Christmas Eve - Music

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