Composer

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Franz Lehár

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

First Performance

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1908

Movement_count

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31

Movement ....

"The Man With Three Wives" is an operetta composed by Franz Lehár, which premiered on December 30, 1919, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. The plot revolves around a wealthy businessman named Paul Jones, who has three wives in different parts of the world. He manages to keep his secret by using different names and disguises, but his life becomes complicated when all three wives end up in the same hotel in Paris. The first act takes place in New York, where Paul Jones is married to the American heiress, Virginia. He receives a telegram from his second wife, the Russian ballerina, Olga, who is in Paris and wants him to join her. Paul decides to go to Paris, but before leaving, he meets his third wife, the French singer, Jacqueline, who is unaware of his other marriages. Paul promises to marry her and leaves for Paris. In the second act, Paul is in Paris, where he meets Olga and spends time with her. Meanwhile, Virginia arrives in Paris, suspicious of her husband's behavior. She meets Jacqueline and discovers that Paul has been lying to both of them. The three wives confront Paul, and chaos ensues. In the end, Paul is forced to reveal his true identity and confess his deception. The music of "The Man With Three Wives" is typical of Lehár's operettas, with catchy melodies and waltzes. The operetta was well-received at its premiere and became one of Lehár's most popular works. It was also adapted into a film in 1923, starring Adolphe Menjou as Paul Jones. Overall, "The Man With Three Wives" is a lighthearted and entertaining operetta that explores the themes of love, deception, and the consequences of one's actions. Its catchy tunes and humorous plot have made it a favorite among audiences for over a century.

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