Composer

:

Franz von Suppé

Genre

:

Opera

Style

:

Operetta

Compose Date

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1846

Average_duration

:

9:21

"Dichter und Bauer" is an operetta composed by Franz von Suppé in 1846. The plot revolves around two friends, a poet and a farmer, who switch places for a day. The poet, who is tired of city life, goes to the countryside to experience the simple life of a farmer, while the farmer goes to the city to experience the life of a poet. The opera premiered on February 24, 1846, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. It was an instant success and became one of Suppé's most popular works. The opera is divided into three acts and features a lively and energetic score that is full of catchy melodies and memorable tunes. The first act opens with a chorus of villagers celebrating the harvest. The poet, who is tired of city life, arrives in the village and is immediately taken in by the friendly villagers. He meets the farmer and the two become fast friends. The farmer, who is curious about the life of a poet, suggests that they switch places for a day. In the second act, the farmer arrives in the city and is immediately overwhelmed by the hustle and bustle of city life. He meets a group of poets who are preparing for a poetry competition. The farmer, who has no experience with poetry, decides to enter the competition and surprises everyone with his natural talent. Meanwhile, the poet is enjoying the simple life of a farmer. He helps with the harvest and falls in love with the farmer's daughter. However, his idyllic life is interrupted when a group of city officials arrive in the village to collect taxes. The poet, who is used to the city's bureaucracy, helps the villagers navigate the complicated tax system and saves the day. The third act brings the two friends back together. The farmer returns to the village and is greeted by the villagers, who are impressed by his newfound talent for poetry. The poet returns to the city and is greeted by his fellow poets, who are impressed by his knowledge of farming. The two friends realize that they are happiest in their own lives and decide to stay where they belong. "Dichter und Bauer" is known for its lively and energetic score, which features catchy melodies and memorable tunes. The opera is full of humor and satire, poking fun at both city and country life. It is a light-hearted and entertaining work that has remained popular with audiences for over a century.

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