Apollinaire's play became the basis for which opera?
Carmen
Les mamelles de Tirésias
Madame Butterfly
La Traviata
Answer
The opera "Les mamelles de Tirésias" is based on Guillaume Apollinaire's 1903 play of the same name. The play tells the story of a man who undergoes a sex change and becomes a woman, exploring themes of gender identity and sexuality. The opera, composed by Francis Poulenc, premiered in 1947 and is known for its surreal and humorous portrayal of Apollinaire's play.
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