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To: Beowulf9
In 1959 Francis Poulenc wrote an opera, "Dialogues of the Carmelites," about this incident. The opera is a bit static, but the final scene is absolutely chilling. It's one of the great moments in opera.

Poulenc: "Dialogues of the Carmelites," finale

2 posted on 12/19/2024 12:02:34 PM PST by Publius
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To: Publius

I happen to be watching it right now.

Those poor Sisters.


6 posted on 12/19/2024 12:13:05 PM PST by Beowulf9 (c)
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