Composer

:

Franz Lehár

Genre

:

Opera

Style

:

Operetta

First Performance

:

1902

Average_duration

:

135:53

Movement_count

:

32

Movement ....

"Der Rastelbinder" is an opera composed by Franz Lehár, which premiered on December 23, 1897, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. The libretto was written by Victor Léon and Leo Stein. The plot of "Der Rastelbinder" revolves around the love story of the young and beautiful Marianne and the handsome and charming Rastelbinder, who is a basket weaver. Marianne is engaged to the wealthy and arrogant Count von Eynhuf, but she falls in love with Rastelbinder, who is poor but honest and hardworking. The first act of the opera takes place in the village of St. Gilgen, where Marianne lives with her father, the mayor. Rastelbinder is introduced as a cheerful and carefree young man who is loved by everyone in the village. Marianne is initially hesitant to show her feelings for Rastelbinder, but she eventually confesses her love to him. In the second act, Marianne's engagement to Count von Eynhuf is announced, and Rastelbinder is heartbroken. However, he decides to prove his worth by making a beautiful basket for the Count as a wedding gift. The Count is impressed by Rastelbinder's craftsmanship and offers him a job as his personal basket weaver. In the final act, Rastelbinder becomes wealthy and successful, but he is still in love with Marianne. The Count realizes that Marianne loves Rastelbinder and graciously steps aside, allowing the two lovers to be together. "Der Rastelbinder" is characterized by Lehár's signature blend of operetta and Viennese waltz music. The score features several memorable melodies, including the famous "Marianne, Marianne" duet between Marianne and Rastelbinder. Overall, "Der Rastelbinder" is a charming and romantic opera that celebrates the power of love and the triumph of the human spirit.

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