Composer

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Emmerich Kálmán

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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1924

Average_duration

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75:13

Gräfin Mariza is an operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, a Hungarian composer, in 1924. The plot of the operetta revolves around the character of Countess Mariza, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who inherits a large estate in Hungary. The Countess is courted by several suitors, including a wealthy landowner, a handsome young man, and a gypsy chief. The operetta is set in Hungary in the early 20th century, and the music is characterized by its lively and upbeat melodies, as well as its use of traditional Hungarian folk music. The score features several memorable songs, including "Komm, Zigan", "Grüß mir mein Wien", and "Komm mit nach Varasdin". The premiere of Gräfin Mariza took place on February 28, 1924, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The operetta was an immediate success, and it quickly became one of Kálmán's most popular works. The operetta was later adapted into a film in 1925, and it has been performed in theaters and opera houses around the world ever since. The movements of Gräfin Mariza are divided into three acts, each of which features several musical numbers and dance sequences. The first act introduces the character of Countess Mariza and her suitors, as well as the gypsy community that lives on her estate. The second act features a grand ball, during which the Countess must choose between her suitors. The third act resolves the various plotlines and ends with a joyful celebration. Overall, Gräfin Mariza is a lively and entertaining operetta that showcases Kálmán's talent for composing catchy melodies and incorporating traditional folk music into his works. The operetta's popularity has endured for nearly a century, and it remains a beloved classic of the operetta genre.

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