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Mahagonny Bows at Leipzig Opera

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  • PostedMarch 08, 2012
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Mahagonny in Leipzig

Venue: Oper Leipzig
Conductor: Ulf Schirmer
Director/Choreographer: Kerstin Polenske
Premiere Date: 28 April 2012
Number of performances: 5
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