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Episode 11: Dreams of Love: Franz Liszt and la Dame aux Camelias

Episode 11: Dreams of Love: Franz Liszt and la Dame aux Camelias

FromDirty Sexy History


Episode 11: Dreams of Love: Franz Liszt and la Dame aux Camelias

FromDirty Sexy History

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

La Traviata, Les Miserables, Moulin Rouge… the tragic courtesan of so many stories is based on just one woman: Marie Duplessis, better known as la Dame aux Camelias. This week, we’re looking at her short life, her love affair with composer Franz Liszt, and her enduring legacy in art and music.
Released:
Aug 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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