Composer

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Emmerich Kálmán

Genre

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Vocal

Average_duration

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4:24

"Grüß mir mein Wien" (Dear Home of Mine, Goodbye) is a popular Viennese operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán. The operetta premiered on October 23, 1928, at the Johann Strauss Theater in Vienna, Austria. The libretto was written by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald. The operetta is divided into three acts and features a total of 18 musical numbers. The first act opens with a lively waltz, "Einleitung," which sets the tone for the rest of the operetta. The second act features the famous aria "Komm, Zigány" (Come, Gypsy), which has become a staple of operatic repertoire. The third act features the rousing finale, "Grüß mir mein Wien," which brings the operetta to a close. The music of "Grüß mir mein Wien" is characterized by its Viennese charm and romantic melodies. Kálmán's use of waltzes, polkas, and other traditional Viennese dance forms gives the operetta a distinctly Austrian flavor. The score also features elements of Hungarian folk music, reflecting Kálmán's own Hungarian heritage. The story of "Grüß mir mein Wien" revolves around the love triangle between the wealthy Countess Maritza, her suitor Baron Koloman Zsupán, and the dashing gypsy Sándor Barinkay. The operetta is set in the Hungarian countryside and features a colorful cast of characters, including gypsies, peasants, and aristocrats. "Grüß mir mein Wien" was an immediate success upon its premiere and has remained popular to this day. The operetta has been adapted for film and television numerous times and has been performed in theaters around the world. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Kálmán's skill as a composer and the enduring appeal of Viennese operetta.

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