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Giuseppe Verdi was so unhappy with the first production of his Giovanna d’Arco at La Scala in 1845 that he swore an oath to himself that he would never entrust that theatre with a prima again.
10 pieces since 2012 — in 7 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Metropolitan Opera.
1 piece as Carlo — stats above show all coverage for Jean-François Borras.
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