is an

opera Opera is a form of theatre in which music is a fundamental component and dramatic roles are taken by singers. Such a "work" (the literal translation of the Italian word "opera") is typically a collaboration between a composer and a librett ...

in three acts, Op. 412, by Darius Milhaud to a

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Madeleine Milhaud Madeleine Milhaud Milhaud (22 March 1902 – 17 January 2008) was a French actress and librettist. She was both cousin to and wife of composer Darius Milhaud. Madeleine Milhaud was born in Paris to Michel and Maria Milhaud. Her father was from ...

after the 1792 play, the third in Beaumarchais’ Figaro trilogy. It premiered at the

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on 13 June 1966.

Roles

References

* *Palmer, Christopher (1992), 'Mère coupable, La' in ''The

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'', ed. Stanley Sadie (London) Operas by Darius Milhaud French-language operas Operas 1966 operas Operas based on plays Operas based on works by Pierre Beaumarchais {{French-opera-stub