That opera, Vanessa, had a libretto written by a man who lived most of his life in this nation; that composer is known for such operas as The Medium and one in which the titular boy offers his crutch to the Three Magi, (*) Amahl and the Night Visitors.
One composer from this country was inspired by Isak Dinesin's Seven Gothic Tales to write an opera in which Erika sings "Must the Winter Come so Soon?" That opera, Vanessa, had a libretto written by a man who lived most of his life in this nation; that composer is known for such operas as The Medium and one in which the titular boy offers his crutch to the Three Magi, (*) Amahl and the Night Visitors. For 10 points, name this country that is home to operatic composers like Gian Carlo Menotti and Samuel Barber.
One composer from this country was inspired by Isak Dinesin's Seven Gothic Tales to write an opera in which Erika sings
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