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Brett Dean's Opera 'Of One Blood' Premieres in Munich

other · 2026-05-11

Brett Dean's opera 'Of One Blood', which dramatizes the feud between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I, premiered in Munich. The work features what is described as the greatest crescendo in opera history, accompanying a beheading.

Key facts

  • Brett Dean composed the opera 'Of One Blood'
  • The opera is about the feud between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I
  • It premiered in Munich
  • The opera contains a notable crescendo during a beheading scene

Entities

Artists

  • Brett Dean

Locations

  • Munich
  • Germany

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