Opera in the Repertoire · Early Modern
Horia
Music by Nicolae Bretan · libretto by Ghiță Popp · premiered 1937
Horia is a 1937 Romanian-language opera by Nicolae Bretan to a libretto by Ghiță Popp. The story is based on the story of Vasile Ursu Nicola "Horia", the 1784 Transylvania Romanian peasants revolt led by Horia, Cloșca and Crișan. The opera premiered on January 24, 1937 at the Romanian Opera, Cluj. It received its radio premiere on July 27, 1975.
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About the Composer
Nicolae Bretan is the composer of record for this opera.
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Other Operas by Nicolae Bretan
- Golem (1923)
- Eroii de la Rovine (1935)
- Arald (1942)