1966 in Music - Opera

Opera

  • Samuel Barber – Antony and Cleopatra
  • Vittorio Giannini – Servant of Two Masters
  • Mark Kopytman - Casa Mare
  • Peter Westergaard – Mr and Mrs Discobbolos
  • Grace Williams – The Parlour

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