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1 1 Masaniello, the Fisherman of Naples; Or, The Dumb Girl of Portici (International) assertion Eugene Scribe , Germain Delavigne , Daniel Auber (composer), 1825 single work musical theatre opera

Regarded as the earliest French grand opera, Massaniello was composed by Daniel Auber. The libretto by Germain Delavigne was later revised by Eugène Scribe. The storyline is loosely based on the historical uprising of Masaniello against Spanish rule in Naples in 1647.
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