"Hot Samwise and Classical Rasputin": Wagner & Gesualdo

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So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye!

THE END IS NIGH. In fact, it's here. Please do join us for one final round of classical silliness, as we talk about our lives, our classical faves, and how much we're going to miss you. Thank you from the bottom of our nerdy hearts. Goodbye! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...  Show more

"Murder Clowns and Boffin Cocktails": Leoncavallo & Bellini

ARE YOU SCARED OF CLOWNS? WELL QUITE FRANKLY YOU MIGHT BE AFTER THIS. Yeeeees gird your loins people, because this episode we're talking murderous vengeful clowns, disappointing jazz gondolas, and multiple incomprehensible opera plot-lines. Enjoy!Little bits and pieces you might ...  Show more

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