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Oscar
150
English
Synopsis
The opera chronicles the life of Oscar Wilde, focusing on his love affair with Lord Alfred Douglas, the legal battles with the Marquess of Queensberry, his imprisonment for "gross indecency," and his final years.
Composer
Theodore Morrison
Lyricist / Librettist / Playwright
Theodore Morrison
Year of composition/publication / premiere
2013
Genre
Opera
LGBTQAI+ category
Gay
Level of centrality
Main character
Characters
Oscar Wilde, Lord Alfred Douglas
Voice type
Baritone, Tenor
Pronouns
he/him
Publisher / Rights holder
Boosey & Hawkes
Where to buy / access the work
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Audio recording(s)
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