Composer

:

Franz Lehár

Genre

:

Opera

Style

:

Operetta

First Performance

:

1930

Average_duration

:

70:24

Movement_count

:

22

Movement ....

"Schön ist die Welt" is an operetta composed by Franz Lehár, with a libretto by Felix Dörmann and Fritz Grünbaum. The operetta premiered on October 3, 1930, at the Johann Strauss Theatre in Vienna, Austria. The plot of "Schön ist die Welt" revolves around the story of a wealthy American businessman, John Cunlight, who travels to Vienna to find a wife. He meets a beautiful young woman, Lisa, who is the daughter of a poor musician. John falls in love with Lisa and decides to marry her, despite the objections of his business partner, who wants him to marry a wealthy heiress instead. However, Lisa's father is against the marriage, as he believes that John is only interested in her money. To prove his love, John decides to give up his wealth and become a poor musician like Lisa's father. He joins a group of street musicians and travels with them to different cities, playing music and singing for a living. As John and Lisa travel together, they face many challenges and obstacles, including financial difficulties and the disapproval of Lisa's father. However, their love for each other remains strong, and they eventually overcome all the obstacles and get married. "Schön ist die Welt" is known for its beautiful melodies and catchy tunes, such as the famous waltz "Schön ist die Welt". The operetta also features several lively dance numbers, including a Viennese waltz and a Hungarian csárdás. The music of "Schön ist die Welt" reflects Lehár's signature style, which combines elements of Viennese operetta with Hungarian folk music. The operetta is divided into three acts, each of which features a different musical style and mood. Overall, "Schön ist die Welt" is a charming and romantic operetta that celebrates the beauty of love and the joy of music. Its premiere in Vienna was a great success, and it has since become one of Lehár's most beloved works.

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