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The Rake's Progress - 1951

Igor Stravinsky 1882 - 1971

Libretto by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman based on the eight paintings and engravings 'A Rake's Progress' (1733–1735) of William Hogarth

First performance at Teatro La Fenice, Venice on 11 September 1951

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English libretto - Spanish translation

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Stravinsky's most important operatic work looks back to Mozart musically and has a libretto by W. H. Auden inspired by the engravings of William Hogarth.

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