Composer

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Emmerich Kálmán

Average_duration

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4:34

"Grüss mir die reizenden Frauen" is a popular operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, a Hungarian composer, in 1915. The operetta premiered on October 23, 1915, 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 is set in a small Hungarian village, where the protagonist, Countess Maritza, is living in seclusion. The second act takes place in the Count's castle, where Maritza is trying to find a suitable husband. The third act is set in a gypsy camp, where Maritza discovers her true love. The music of "Grüss mir die reizenden Frauen" is characterized by its catchy melodies, lively rhythms, and colorful orchestration. Kálmán's use of Hungarian folk music and dance elements is evident throughout the operetta, adding to its distinctiveness. The operetta's most famous musical numbers include "Komm, Zigan," "Komm mit nach Varasdin," and "Grüss mir die reizenden Frauen." The operetta's plot revolves around the love story between Countess Maritza and Baron Koloman Zsupán. Maritza is a wealthy and beautiful young woman who has retreated to her estate in the countryside to escape the pressures of high society. Zsupán is a wealthy and charming nobleman who is looking for a wife. The two meet and fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the interference of Maritza's scheming cousin, Lisa. "Grüss mir die reizenden Frauen" was an immediate success and quickly became one of Kálmán's most popular works. Its catchy tunes and romantic storyline made it a favorite of audiences around the world. The operetta has been adapted for film and television numerous times and continues to be performed in theaters today.

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