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>‘There are really not more than three perfect German opera composers: Mozart, whose sureness of aim in all that he did is unparalleled, Wagner - and you’ll be surprised at the third!’ ‘Weber?’ I asked. ‘No! The third, in my opinion, is Lortzing. His Zar and Wildschütz reveal him, in text, plot and music, to be the greatest operatic talent next to Mozart and Wagner.’