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Susan Graham, ACO & La Belle Époque – A French Celebration
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Susan Graham, ACO & La Belle Époque – A French Celebration

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Poetry and music in the age of La Belle Époque come to life as America’s favourite Mezzo-soprano celebrates all things French with Australian Chamber Orchestra

The Beautiful Era
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The Beautiful Era

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Beauty and innovation were important aspects of La Belle Époque, that beautiful era in Europe c1890 to 1914 when France and its European neighbours were at peace.  It was a time of political contrasts. Working class militancy and organized socialist movements built on the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity….