Composer

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Nico Dostal

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1934

Die Vielgeliebte is an opera composed by Nico Dostal, a prominent Austrian composer of operettas and film scores. The opera was composed in 1931 and premiered on October 17, 1931, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The plot of Die Vielgeliebte revolves around the character of Countess Maritza, a wealthy and beautiful woman who is loved by many men. However, she is not interested in any of them and instead longs for true love. One day, she meets a handsome stranger named Baron Koloman Zsupan, and they fall in love at first sight. However, their love is threatened by the arrival of Maritza's former lover, Prince Popolescu, who is determined to win her back. The opera is divided into three acts, each with its own set of movements. The first act introduces the characters and sets up the love triangle between Maritza, Zsupan, and Popolescu. The second act sees the tension between the three characters escalate as they compete for Maritza's affections. The final act resolves the conflict as Maritza chooses Zsupan over Popolescu, and they live happily ever after. One of the characteristics of Die Vielgeliebte is its use of traditional operatic elements such as arias, duets, and ensembles. However, Dostal also incorporates elements of Viennese operetta, such as waltzes and polkas, into the score. This creates a unique blend of styles that reflects the opera's setting in turn-of-the-century Vienna. Overall, Die Vielgeliebte is a charming and romantic opera that showcases Dostal's skill as a composer of both operetta and traditional opera. Its premiere in 1931 was well-received, and it remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire today.

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