Composer

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Richard Heuberger

Genre

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Opera

Der Opernball (The Opera Ball) is an operetta composed by Richard Heuberger. The plot revolves around the events that take place during a ball at the Vienna Opera House. The opera was composed in 1898 and premiered on October 5, 1898, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The opera is divided into three movements. The first movement introduces the audience to the main characters and sets the stage for the ball. The second movement is the ball itself, where the characters interact and various subplots unfold. The third movement ties up loose ends and concludes the story. The main characters include Baron Weps, a wealthy businessman who is attending the ball with his wife, Rosalinde. Rosalinde is unhappy in her marriage and is tempted by the advances of a young man named Alfred. Meanwhile, Baron Weps is pursuing a young woman named Gabriele, who is attending the ball with her father, Dr. Falke. Dr. Falke has a score to settle with Baron Weps, and he uses the ball as an opportunity to exact his revenge. The music of Der Opernball is characterized by its lively waltzes and catchy melodies. Heuberger was known for his ability to write music that was both entertaining and sophisticated, and Der Opernball is no exception. The opera is a celebration of Viennese culture and the music captures the spirit of the city. Der Opernball was a huge success when it premiered in 1898 and it remains popular to this day. The opera has been performed all over the world and has been adapted into several different languages. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Heuberger's skill as a composer and the timeless appeal of Viennese culture.

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