Composer

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Hans Pfitzner

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1897 - 1900

Die Rose vom Liebesgarten is an opera in three acts composed by Hans Pfitzner. The opera was composed between 1900 and 1902 and premiered on November 25, 1901, at the Court Opera in Munich, Germany. The libretto was written by the composer himself, based on a medieval legend. The plot of the opera revolves around the story of a young knight named Roderich, who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Sigrune. However, Sigrune is already engaged to another knight named Dietrich. Roderich is heartbroken and decides to leave the castle and wander in the forest. There he meets a mysterious woman who gives him a rose from the garden of love. The rose has magical powers and can make anyone fall in love with the person who holds it. Roderich returns to the castle with the rose and uses it to win the love of Sigrune. However, the rose also causes jealousy and conflict between Roderich and Dietrich. In the end, Roderich and Sigrune are united, but at a great cost. The rose withers and dies, and Roderich is left alone, realizing that his love was not true. The music of Die Rose vom Liebesgarten is characterized by its lush orchestration and Wagnerian influences. The opera is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct musical themes and motifs. The first movement is marked by its lyrical melodies and romantic harmonies, while the second movement is more dramatic and intense. The final movement is marked by its melancholic and introspective tone. Die Rose vom Liebesgarten was well-received at its premiere and quickly became one of Pfitzner's most popular works. The opera has since been performed in many countries around the world and is considered a masterpiece of German Romantic opera.

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