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Pygmalion falls in love with his own work, a statue of Galatea. He prays to the gods of love Venus and Cupid to release him from his passion. While he sleeps, Galatea's statue comes to life, dances and falls in love with Pygmalion. Pygmalion and Galatea celebrate their wedding in the
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Encyclopedia of Operas, Ballets, Composers, and Performers – Rococo and Romantic, 1715-1815
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