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Taking the Saga of a Criminal Gang From Page to Screen to Opera Stage

Taking the Saga of a Criminal Gang From Page to Screen to Opera Stage
NYT World Friday 30 October 2026, 09:02 UTC By Elisabetta Povoledo 1 min read
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“Romanzo Criminale,” an opera based on the best-selling novel, at the Maggio Musicale theater in Florence, Italy, this month.

“Romanzo Criminale,” an opera based on the best-selling novel, at the Maggio Musicale theater in Florence, Italy, this month. [Image text:] IZIAI PO SQUA
Romanzo Criminale (PERSON) Florence (LOCATION) Italy (LOCATION)
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