Beauty in its highest lustre
Although it falls into the 18th century opera-comique tradition, Tom Jones is actually a comédie mêlée d’ariettes, a comedy mixed with brief arias.
5 pieces since 2012 — in 5 roles, at 4 companies, most often at Royal Opera Covent Garden.
1 piece as Salle Favart — stats above show all coverage for Jean-Philippe Lafont.
View allAlthough it falls into the 18th century opera-comique tradition, Tom Jones is actually a comédie mêlée d’ariettes, a comedy mixed with brief arias.
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