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Gräfin Mariza
Composed in 1924, this immensely popular operetta exemplifies Kálmán's ability to successfully incorporate Hungarian motifs into the traditional Viennese light opera. One of the finest examples of the genre, this work features interesting solo parts for tenor and soprano, a skillfully-crafted, colorful orchestral score, and an well as an engaging story. SYNOPSIS: 1920, Countess Mariza’s estate near the Hungarian border. Manja, the gypsy girl, tries unsuccessfully to capture the attention of Béla Törek, the newly hired bailiff on Mariza's estate. Törek, in reality, is Count Tassilo, who, because of his late father's debts, has been forced to sell all his…

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Merchant of Venice, The
Polish composer André Tchaikowsky’s only opera, a three-act setting of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, was virtually finished at the time of the composer’s premature death in 1982. The final 24 measures of orchestration were completed posthumously by composer Alan Boustead. Set in Venice during the Renaissance, the drama centres on Bassanio, a young nobleman who would like to court the beautiful Portia but doesn‘t have the money to travel to her country estate, so he asks the merchant Antonio for help. Antonio‘s wealth is tied up in maritime trade but he offers to procure the sum Bassanio needs from…

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Happy Prince, The
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Die Csárdásfürstin
Operetta in three acts Libretto: Leo Stein & Bela Jenbach Music: Emmerich (Imre) Kálmán Premiere: Johann Strauss Theater, Vienna, 17th November 1915 under the musical direction of Arthur Guttmann Cast: Mitzi Günther, Karl Bachmann, Susanna Bachrich and Josef König Arguably Kálmán’s most successful work, Die Csárdásfürstin (The Gipsy Princess) is still one of the most popular of all operettas and it receives performances the world over. This charming story explores the love affair between an aristocratic gentleman and a sultry cabaret singer. With its mix of serious subjects, witty dialogue and a memorably vibrant score, Die Csárdásfürstin is a gem…

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Magic Flute, The (Die Zauberflöte)
Mozart's last stage work, Die Zauberflöte (The Magic Flute), was completed just two days before its premiere in Vienna on 30 September 1791. A masterpiece filled with enigmatic references to the Freemasons, an organization of which Mozart was a member, The Magic Flute would undoubtedly have made Mozart rich, but it opened less than three months before his death. SYNOPSIS: Ancient Egypt. The Queen of the Night is furious with High Priest Sarastro because he has taken away her daughter, Pamina. Tamino, a young Prince in search of adventure, is sent by the Queen to rescue her daughter. Tamino is…

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Merry Widow, The (Die Lustige Witwe)
First performed in 1905, and often called "The Queen of Operettas", Die Lustige Witwe (The Merry Widow) was the work with which Lehár shot to fame, and is certainly the most celebrated and successful show of its kind ever written. The melodies and songs - Vilja, The Merry Widow Waltz, You'll Find Me At Maxim's, to name but a few - are lovingly played and sung the whole world over, making it one of the surest box-office attractions of all time. SYNOPSIS: Pontevedrian embassy, Paris, 1905. The Ambassador, Baron Zeta, is desperate that the wealthy widow Hanna Glavari marry a…

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Pole Position... Norman Lebrecht on Polish composers

The music journalist and blogger, Norman Lebrecht, has written an article on the music of Polish composers for the Standpoint…

Opera News - The Merchant of Venice

The American Journal, Opera news, has a spotlight feature about the premiere of Andre Tchaikowsky’s opera The Merchant of Venice…

Jewels of the Madonna - another rarity at Opera Holland Park

Opera Holland Park is known for its presentation of forgotten gems of the operatic repertory, but this July and August,…

Happy New Year - Operetta Gala from Dresden

Christian Thielemann’s Operetta Gala, live from the Semperoper, Dresden, was an event that featured the sparkling treasures form the operetta…

Yvonne Kálmán: Flying the flag for operetta!

Yvonne Kálmán, the daughter of Emmerich Kálmán, has been spreading the word of her father’s music far and wide. Recently,…

Emmerich Kálmán: Anniversary Celebrations in Moscow

One of the greatest musical figures in the operetta world Emmerich Kálmán, is to receive a week-long celebration for the 130th anniversary of his birth.

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Featured Opera

Gräfin Mariza

Merchant of Venice, The

Happy Prince, The

Die Csárdásfürstin

Magic Flute, The (Die Zauberflöte)

Merry Widow, The (Die Lustige Witwe)

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