Composer

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Oscar Straus

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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1907

Average_duration

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71:51

Ein Walzertraum is an operetta composed by Oscar Straus in 1907. The plot revolves around the love story of a Viennese nobleman, Prince Niki, and a commoner, Franzi. The story is set in Vienna during the 19th century, where Prince Niki falls in love with Franzi, a poor girl who works in a pastry shop. However, their love is forbidden due to the difference in their social status. The operetta premiered on March 2, 1907, at the Carltheater in Vienna, Austria. It was an instant success and became one of the most popular operettas of its time. The music of Ein Walzertraum is characterized by its waltz rhythms, which are typical of Viennese music. The operetta consists of three acts and ten musical numbers, including the famous waltz "Komm mit nach Varasdin." The first act of the operetta introduces the main characters and their relationships. Prince Niki meets Franzi in the pastry shop and falls in love with her. However, his mother, the Duchess, disapproves of their relationship and wants him to marry a noblewoman. In the second act, Prince Niki disguises himself as a commoner and visits Franzi's village, where he is welcomed by the locals. He and Franzi confess their love for each other, but their happiness is short-lived as the Duchess discovers their relationship. In the final act, Prince Niki and Franzi are reunited and are allowed to marry after the Duchess realizes that true love is more important than social status. Ein Walzertraum is known for its lively and romantic music, which captures the spirit of Vienna during the 19th century. The operetta is also notable for its use of humor and satire, which poke fun at the aristocracy and their rigid social conventions. The popularity of Ein Walzertraum led to numerous adaptations and translations in different languages, including English, French, and Hungarian. Today, it remains a beloved classic of the operetta genre and is frequently performed in theaters around the world.

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