Cruise holidays: Puccini and French chic afloat in the operatic Adriatic

The exquisite voices of the soprano and counter-tenor accompanied only by a harpsichord filled the cool Baroque church. The pews were packed, captivated by the emotion of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater. I was one of those who'd been led to St Euphemia's at the

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