Composer

:

Franz Lehár

Genre

:

Opera

Style

:

Operetta

First Performance

:

1928

Average_duration

:

100:20

Movement_count

:

22

Movement ....

Friederike is an opera composed by Franz Lehár, with a libretto by Friedrich Löhner-Beda and Fritz Löhner-Beda. The opera was composed in 1928 and premiered on October 4, 1928, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The plot of Friederike revolves around the love story of Princess Friederike of Burgundy and the Duke of Guise. The two fall in love at first sight, but their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses. Friederike's father, the King, disapproves of their relationship and arranges for her to marry the Prince of Montpensier. However, Friederike refuses to marry him and instead runs away with the Duke of Guise. The two are eventually caught and sentenced to death, but they are saved by the intervention of the King, who realizes the depth of their love. The opera is composed of three acts and features a variety of musical styles, including waltzes, marches, and romantic ballads. The music is characterized by its lush orchestration and soaring melodies, which are typical of Lehár's style. Friederike was a popular success upon its premiere and has since become one of Lehár's most beloved works. The opera has been performed in numerous productions around the world and has been recorded several times. Its enduring popularity is due in part to its timeless story of forbidden love and the power of true love to overcome social barriers.

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