Henry VIII (2005)
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Synopsis by Perry Seibert
Camille Saint-Saens' opera Henry VIII centers on the time in his life that saw the king discarding Catherine of Aragon in favor of Anne Boleyn, a move rejected by the religious leaders of the day. This production stars Philippe Rouillon, Michele Command, and Lucile Vignon, while Pierre Jourdan conducts the orchestra.
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divorce, king, opera, orchestra, queen [royalty], religious-leader
