Word: wagnerian
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...work itself is that form of opera which has adopted the continuous action first used by Wagner; but the opera does not carry out the more radical Wagnerian reforms. The melody often reminds one of the more recent Italian school; but the treatment shows all the advantages of the German vigor coupled with great originality. The duct sung by Gontran and Azara in the second act, and the definance-song of Malek, are two of the most conspicuous portions of the masterly work...