Composer

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Carl Michael Ziehrer

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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1907

Average_duration

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8:23

Ein tolles Mädel is an operetta composed by Carl Michael Ziehrer in 1896. The plot revolves around the character of Lisl, a young and beautiful girl who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. She is known for her wild and carefree nature, which often gets her into trouble. Despite her father's attempts to control her behavior, Lisl continues to live life on her own terms. The operetta is set in Vienna, Austria, during the late 19th century. The first act opens with a party at Lisl's house, where she is introduced to a young man named Franz. The two quickly fall in love, but Lisl's father disapproves of Franz and forbids them from seeing each other. Undeterred, Lisl and Franz continue to meet in secret, but their relationship is threatened when Lisl's father arranges for her to marry a wealthy but boring businessman named Herr von Kramm. The second act takes place at a ball, where Lisl and Franz are reunited. They plan to elope, but their plans are foiled when Lisl's father catches them. In a dramatic confrontation, Lisl stands up to her father and declares her love for Franz. Moved by her passion, her father relents and gives his blessing to their marriage. Ein tolles Mädel is known for its lively and upbeat music, which features waltzes, polkas, and other traditional Viennese dance forms. The operetta also includes several comedic moments, particularly in the character of Lisl, who is portrayed as a free-spirited and independent woman ahead of her time. The operetta premiered on December 26, 1896, at the Carltheater in Vienna. It was a commercial success and was later performed in other cities throughout Europe. Today, Ein tolles Mädel is considered one of Ziehrer's most popular works and is still performed by opera companies around the world.

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