Composer

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Ivor Novello

Genre

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Musical Theatre

Style

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Show/Musical

Compose Date

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1935

Glamorous Night is an operetta composed by Ivor Novello, with lyrics by Christopher Hassall. The operetta premiered on April 2, 1935, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in London. The plot of the operetta revolves around a young woman named Victoria who is torn between two suitors, a wealthy businessman and a struggling composer. The story takes place in Vienna during the 19th century. The operetta is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct musical style. The first movement is a waltz, which sets the scene for the glamorous world of Vienna society. The second movement is a romantic ballad, which expresses the emotions of the characters as they struggle with their feelings for each other. The final movement is a lively and upbeat number, which brings the story to a happy conclusion. One of the characteristics of Glamorous Night is its use of traditional operetta elements, such as romantic duets and ensemble numbers. However, Novello also incorporated elements of jazz and popular music into the score, which was a departure from the more traditional operetta style of the time. The operetta was a commercial success and ran for over 200 performances in London. It was also adapted into a film in 1937, which starred Novello himself in the lead role. The success of Glamorous Night helped to establish Novello as one of the leading composers of his time, and the operetta remains a popular choice for amateur and professional productions to this day.

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