Digested opera: The Makropulos Case

The enigmatic diva at the heart of this bizarre tale takes an age to reveal her true identity. Don't worry, though: John Crace is on the 100-year-old caseAct I: Kolenaty's law office, Prague, 1922Vitek: Grumble, grumble / Where are the files / For Gregor versus Prus? / Bloody hell / The case has been going on for / Nearly 100 years / That's the bourgeoisie for you.Gregor: Where is the lawyer? / Have I lost the case ?Vitek: We've only been in court / For 30 years / We can keep it going / For a lo...

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