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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1922

Frasquita is an operetta composed by Franz Lehár, with a libretto by Alfred Maria Willner and Robert Bodanzky. The operetta was composed in 1922 and premiered on January 12, 1922, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The plot of Frasquita revolves around the titular character, a young gypsy girl who falls in love with a wealthy nobleman named Don Diego. However, their love is threatened by the interference of Don Diego's jealous ex-lover, the Countess del Campo. The Countess plots to ruin Frasquita's reputation and drive her away from Don Diego, but Frasquita's quick wit and resourcefulness help her to outsmart the Countess and win Don Diego's heart. The music of Frasquita is characterized by Lehár's signature blend of Viennese waltzes, Hungarian folk melodies, and operatic grandeur. The operetta features several memorable musical numbers, including the lively opening chorus "Gypsy Life," the romantic duet "Love's Sweet Dream," and the rousing finale "The Gypsy's Revenge." Frasquita was a popular success upon its premiere, and it quickly became one of Lehár's most beloved works. The operetta was frequently performed throughout Europe and the United States in the years following its premiere, and it remains a staple of the operetta repertoire to this day. Overall, Frasquita is a charming and entertaining operetta that showcases Lehár's talent for crafting memorable melodies and witty lyrics. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its enduring appeal and the enduring appeal of the operetta genre as a whole.

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