Composer

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Paul Lincke

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Average_duration

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66:03

Frau Luna is an operetta composed by Paul Lincke, with a libretto by Heinrich Bolten-Baeckers. It was first performed on September 2, 1899, at the Apollo Theater in Berlin, Germany. The operetta is set in the year 2000 and tells the story of a group of people who travel to the moon in a hot air balloon. The plot of Frau Luna revolves around the character of Fritz Steppke, a young man who dreams of traveling to the moon. He convinces his girlfriend, Marie, and her father, Schulze, to join him on his adventure. They are joined by a group of other passengers, including a professor, a journalist, and a singer. Once they arrive on the moon, they discover a society of moon people who are ruled by the Queen of the Night. The moon people are fascinated by the visitors from Earth and invite them to a grand ball. Fritz falls in love with the Queen's daughter, Luna, and they dance together at the ball. However, their happiness is short-lived as the moon people discover that the Earth visitors have brought with them a deadly disease. The visitors are forced to leave the moon and return to Earth, where they are quarantined. Fritz and Luna are separated, but they vow to be reunited one day. The music of Frau Luna is characterized by its catchy melodies and lively dance rhythms. The operetta includes several popular songs, including "Das ist die Berliner Luft" ("This is the Berlin Air"), which has become a beloved anthem of the city. Frau Luna was a huge success when it premiered in 1899 and has remained popular to this day. It has been performed in theaters and opera houses around the world and has been adapted for film and television. The operetta is a charming and whimsical tale that captures the spirit of adventure and romance.

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