Composer

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Nico Dostal

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:05

"Fatme, erzähl' mir ein Märchen" is a German operetta composed by Nico Dostal. It premiered on December 23, 1943, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The operetta is divided into three acts and features a libretto by Hans Adler and Ernst Marischka. The first act of the operetta introduces the main character, Fatme, a young girl who loves to tell stories. She lives with her grandmother, who is a storyteller herself. Fatme's father, a wealthy merchant, wants her to marry a rich man, but Fatme is not interested in wealth and status. She falls in love with a poor young man named Ali, who is a storyteller like her grandmother. The second act takes place at a storytelling festival, where Fatme and Ali compete against each other. Fatme tells a story about a prince who falls in love with a poor girl, while Ali tells a story about a poor boy who becomes a prince. The audience is captivated by both stories, but Fatme's father is angry that she is not using her storytelling skills to impress wealthy suitors. In the third act, Fatme's father arranges for her to marry a wealthy man named Mustafa. However, Fatme and Ali run away together and get married. Fatme's father is furious and disowns her, but eventually realizes that love is more important than wealth and status. "Fatme, erzähl' mir ein Märchen" is known for its catchy tunes and lively dance numbers. The operetta also explores themes of love, tradition, and the power of storytelling. Despite its premiere during World War II, the operetta was well-received by audiences and has remained popular in German-speaking countries.

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