Composer

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Carl Michael Ziehrer

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

First Performance

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Oct 3, 1913

"Der Husarengeneral" is an operetta composed by Carl Michael Ziehrer, a prominent Austrian composer of the late 19th century. The operetta was first performed in Vienna on December 4, 1896, and quickly became a popular hit in Austria and Germany. The plot of "Der Husarengeneral" revolves around the character of General Georg von Waldberg, a retired military officer who has fallen on hard times. In order to make ends meet, he takes a job as a tutor to the daughter of a wealthy industrialist, Baroness von Schrautenbach. However, the Baroness's son, Fritz, is a reckless and impulsive young man who is constantly getting into trouble. When Fritz falls in love with the General's daughter, the two families become embroiled in a series of misunderstandings and misadventures. The music of "Der Husarengeneral" is characterized by its lively and upbeat melodies, which are typical of the operetta genre. The score features a number of memorable songs, including the popular "Husarenlied" and "Ich bin der Husarenkönig." The operetta also includes a number of dance sequences, including a waltz and a polka, which were popular in Vienna at the time. Despite its popularity, "Der Husarengeneral" has not been performed as frequently as some of Ziehrer's other works. However, it remains an important example of the operetta genre and a testament to Ziehrer's skill as a composer.

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