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| Composer | Zemlinsky, Alexander von (1871-1942) |
| Period | Early 20th century |
| Work type | Opera / Oratorio |
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HamburgWomen's love and deathNew production
Schumann, Bartók, Zemlinsky
Karina Canellakis; Tobias Kratzer; Staatsoper Hamburg; Rainer Sellmaier; Michael Bauer; Philharmonisches Staatsorchester Hamburg
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