Composer

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Richard Strauss

Genre

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Ballet

Style

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Ballet

Compose Date

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1921 - 1922

First Performance

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May 9, 1924

Average_duration

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18:15

Movement_count

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23

Movement ....

Schlagobers is a ballet composed by Richard Strauss in 1924. The plot of the ballet revolves around a young boy who falls asleep after eating too much whipped cream and dreams of a magical world filled with dancing sweets and treats. The ballet is set in a Viennese pastry shop and features a cast of characters including a group of dancing marzipan, a chocolate bear, and a sugar plum fairy. The ballet was composed in 1924 and premiered in Dresden, Germany on May 9th of that year. It was choreographed by Heinrich Kröller and featured sets and costumes designed by the artist Alfred Roller. The ballet was an instant success and was praised for its whimsical and imaginative storyline, as well as its lush and colorful score. Schlagobers is divided into three movements, each of which features a different group of characters and dances. The first movement, titled "In the Pastry Shop," introduces the audience to the world of the ballet and features a lively waltz danced by the pastry shop customers. The second movement, titled "In the Whipped Cream," takes place in the dream world of the young boy and features a series of dances by the various sweets and treats he encounters. The final movement, titled "The Midnight Waltz," brings the ballet to a close with a grand waltz danced by the entire cast. One of the most notable characteristics of Schlagobers is its use of a large orchestra, which includes a variety of percussion instruments such as xylophone, glockenspiel, and celesta. The score is also notable for its use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes, which help to tie the various dances and characters together. Overall, Schlagobers is a charming and whimsical ballet that showcases Richard Strauss's talent for creating lush and colorful music. Its imaginative storyline and colorful characters have made it a beloved classic of the ballet repertoire.

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