Composer

:

Franz Schubert

Genre

:

Choral

Style

:

Choral

Compose Date

:

Dec 1812

Average_duration

:

6:21

Movement_count

:

3

Movement ....

"Die Advokaten" (The Lawyers) is a comic opera composed by Franz Schubert in 1813. The opera premiered on June 1, 1862, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria, almost 40 years after Schubert's death. The libretto was written by Franz von Schober, a close friend of Schubert. The opera consists of two acts and six musical numbers. The first act has three numbers, while the second act has three numbers as well. The opera is scored for a small orchestra, including strings, woodwinds, and horns. The first act opens with a lively overture, which sets the tone for the rest of the opera. The first number is a duet between two lawyers, Dr. Wurzel and Dr. Kern, who are discussing their latest case. The second number is a trio between Dr. Wurzel, Dr. Kern, and their client, Herr von Hochstetter, who is seeking their legal advice. The third number is a quartet between Dr. Wurzel, Dr. Kern, Herr von Hochstetter, and his daughter, Rosalie, who has fallen in love with Dr. Kern. The second act opens with a chorus of lawyers, who are celebrating their victory in court. The fourth number is a duet between Rosalie and Dr. Kern, in which they express their love for each other. The fifth number is a trio between Dr. Wurzel, Dr. Kern, and Herr von Hochstetter, in which they discuss their next case. The final number is a quintet, in which all the characters come together to celebrate their success in court. "Die Advokaten" is a lighthearted and humorous opera, with catchy melodies and witty lyrics. The characters are caricatures of lawyers, with Dr. Wurzel representing the bumbling and incompetent lawyer, and Dr. Kern representing the suave and successful lawyer. The opera pokes fun at the legal profession, but ultimately celebrates the triumph of justice. Overall, "Die Advokaten" is a charming and entertaining opera, which showcases Schubert's talent for melody and humor. Despite its delayed premiere, the opera has become a beloved part of Schubert's repertoire.

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