Composer

:

Franz Lehár

Genre

:

Opera

Style

:

Operetta

Compose Date

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1909

First Performance

:

1910

Average_duration

:

118:59

Movement_count

:

26

Movement ....

Gypsy Love is an operetta composed by Franz Lehár, with a libretto by Alfred Willner and Robert Bodanzky. The operetta premiered on November 8, 1910, at the Carltheater in Vienna, Austria. The plot of Gypsy Love revolves around the love story of a Hungarian nobleman, Count Edwin, and a gypsy girl, Saffi. The operetta is set in Hungary in the late 18th century. Count Edwin, who is engaged to a wealthy woman, falls in love with Saffi, a gypsy girl. Saffi is also in love with Edwin, but their love is forbidden by society due to their different social statuses. Edwin's fiancée, Countess Stasi, is jealous of Saffi and tries to sabotage their relationship. However, Edwin and Saffi's love prevails, and they eventually marry. The music of Gypsy Love is characterized by Lehár's signature waltzes and catchy melodies. The operetta features several memorable songs, including "Gypsy Love," "My Heart is Dancing," and "Love, Love, Love." Gypsy Love was a commercial success and became one of Lehár's most popular operettas. It was performed in theaters across Europe and the United States, and was adapted into several films and television productions. The operetta is divided into three acts and features several movements, including a lively gypsy dance in Act I and a romantic duet between Edwin and Saffi in Act II. The final act features a grand finale with a chorus of gypsies celebrating Edwin and Saffi's love. Overall, Gypsy Love is a charming and romantic operetta that showcases Lehár's talent for composing catchy melodies and waltzes. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and the enduring power of love.

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