J. Strauss Jr.'s Ziegeunerbaron has some great music, including Saffi's aria, which is really beautiful.
Then there's a lesser known work called Ziegeunerprimas by Kalman that is wonderful. The Ohio Light Opera just did it this summer...someone actually said that this was the first time it was ever performed...hmmm... anyway, there's an awesome song called Hazaza! about the gypsy dance halls.
Rossini's song Chanson de Zora. Totally fun to sing.
-Lauren
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