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The Dialogues of the Carmelites
Central theme is martyrdom, set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror.
Lohengrin
An embodiment of 19th-century German nationalism, mirroring the contemporary political aspirations for a unified Germany.
Doctor Atomic
Explores the moral and ethical debates surrounding the development and use of the atomic bomb during World War II.
The Death of Klinghoffer
Engages with the geopolitical issues of the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the real event of the Achille Lauro hijacking.
Carmen
Illustrates issues of social class and gender, particularly in the context of 19th century Spain under Bourbon restoration.
Aida
Represents Egypt under the Khedive, showcasing national pride and exoticism during 19th century imperialism.
Nabucco
Italian unification movement (Risorgimento) and the quest for national identity.
Tannhäuser
Juxtaposes the medieval Christian society with the pagan Wartburg Singers’ Contest, touching on tensions between sacred and profane love, art, and politics in 19th-century Germany.
Don Carlos
Revolves around the conflicts and political intrigues during the reign of Philip II of Spain.
Boris Godunov
Depicts the turbulent period of Russian history known as the 'Time of Troubles' and explores the legitimacy of power.
The Marriage of Figaro
Subtly critiques the Ancien Régime and the hierarchical social order just before the French Revolution.
The Barber of Seville
Highlights the social tensions and class struggles leading up to the French Revolution, though in a comedic way.
William Tell
Expresses themes of rebellion and freedom, relating to the Swiss fight for independence and reflecting 19th-century European nationalism.
The Fiery Angel
Symbolic of the psychological and social turmoil experienced in Russia during the early Soviet era.
Fidelio
Symbolizes the fight for justice and personal sacrifice, resonating with the ideals of the Enlightenment and post-revolutionary France.
Tosca
Set against the background of the Napoleonic Wars and the Italian struggle against Austrian control.
Eugene Onegin
Captures the changing Russian society and the rise of the literate middle class in the 19th century.
The Nose
In part a satire of the petty and faceless bureaucracy of 20th-century Soviet society under Stalinist rule.
La traviata
Shows the bourgeois morality and social hypocrisy in mid-19th century Paris.
The Tsar's Bride
Reflects the political manipulations and personal dramas at the court of Ivan the Terrible.
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