Composer

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Emmerich Kálmán

Genre

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Opera

Average_duration

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01:53:01

'Arizona Lady' is an operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, a Hungarian composer, in 1954. The plot of the operetta revolves around the life of a young woman named Lona Farrell, who inherits a ranch in Arizona from her uncle. Lona, who is a singer, decides to leave her career in New York and move to Arizona to run the ranch. However, she soon realizes that running a ranch is not as easy as she thought it would be. Lona meets a cowboy named Slim, who helps her with the ranch work. They fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a wealthy businessman named Henry Adams, who wants to buy the ranch from Lona. Adams is also interested in Lona and tries to win her over with his wealth and power. However, Lona remains loyal to Slim and decides to keep the ranch. The operetta premiered on October 1, 1954, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. It was a huge success and was later performed in other countries, including Germany, Hungary, and the United States. The music of 'Arizona Lady' is characterized by Kálmán's signature blend of Viennese operetta and American jazz. The operetta features several memorable songs, including "My Arizona Lady," "The Tumbleweed," and "The Cowboy's Lament." The movements of 'Arizona Lady' are divided into three acts. The first act introduces the characters and sets up the conflict between Lona, Slim, and Adams. The second act focuses on Lona's struggle to keep the ranch and her relationship with Slim. The third act resolves the conflict and ends with Lona and Slim getting married. Overall, 'Arizona Lady' is a charming and entertaining operetta that combines elements of American and Viennese music. Its catchy tunes and romantic storyline have made it a popular choice for opera companies around the world.

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