Composer

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Carl Zeller

Average_duration

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3:25

"Als geblüht der Kirschenbaum" is a popular operetta composed by Carl Zeller. The operetta premiered on December 27, 1896, at the Carltheater in Vienna, Austria. The libretto was written by Moritz West and Ludwig Held. The operetta is divided into three acts and features a total of 20 musical numbers. The first act of the operetta opens with a chorus of villagers celebrating the arrival of spring. The main character, Marie, is introduced as a young woman who is in love with a local farmer named Franz. However, Franz is in love with a wealthy woman named Rosalinde, who is engaged to a count. The first act ends with Marie and Franz singing a duet about their unrequited love. The second act takes place at a ball hosted by Rosalinde's family. Marie attends the ball in disguise and catches the eye of the count, who mistakes her for Rosalinde. Meanwhile, Franz tries to win Rosalinde's heart by serenading her with a song. The act ends with a comedic scene in which the count and Franz both try to woo Marie, who is still disguised as Rosalinde. The third act takes place in a cherry orchard, where Marie and Franz finally confess their love for each other. However, their happiness is short-lived when Rosalinde and the count arrive and demand that Franz marry Rosalinde. The operetta ends with a happy resolution, as Rosalinde realizes that she does not love Franz and decides to marry the count instead. "Als geblüht der Kirschenbaum" is known for its catchy melodies and lighthearted humor. The operetta's most famous song is "Sei nicht bös" ("Don't be angry"), which is sung by Marie and Franz in the first act. The operetta also features several lively dance numbers, including a waltz and a polka. Overall, "Als geblüht der Kirschenbaum" is a charming and entertaining operetta that has remained popular with audiences for over a century. Its themes of love, jealousy, and mistaken identity continue to resonate with audiences today.

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