Composer

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Emmerich Kálmán

Genre

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Vocal

Style

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Vocal Music

Average_duration

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3:15

"Das ist die Liebe" is a popular operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, a Hungarian composer, in 1924. The operetta premiered on October 3, 1924, at the Johann Strauss Theater in Vienna, Austria. The libretto was written by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald. The operetta consists of three acts and is set in Vienna during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the love triangle between the wealthy businessman, Baron Georg von Wergenthin, his wife, Countess Maritza, and her former lover, the impoverished composer, Victor Rákóczi. The first act opens with a lavish party at the Wergenthin's mansion, where Victor Rákóczi is hired to perform as a pianist. Countess Maritza and Victor rekindle their romance, which leads to a series of misunderstandings and complications. In the second act, Victor and Maritza plan to elope, but their plans are thwarted by the Baron, who discovers their affair. The third act sees the resolution of the love triangle, with Maritza ultimately choosing to stay with her husband. The music of "Das ist die Liebe" is characterized by Kálmán's signature blend of Viennese waltzes, Hungarian folk melodies, and operatic arias. The operetta features several memorable songs, including the title song "Das ist die Liebe," "Komm, Zigány," and "Tanzen möcht' ich." Overall, "Das ist die Liebe" is a classic example of the Viennese operetta genre, with its romantic storyline, catchy tunes, and lush orchestration. It remains a popular work in the operetta repertoire and has been adapted for film and television numerous times.

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