Composer

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Robert Stolz

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

"Prinzessin Ti-Ti-Pa" is an operetta composed by Robert Stolz, with a libretto by Alfred Grünwald and Fritz Löhner-Beda. The operetta premiered on December 23, 1921, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The plot of "Prinzessin Ti-Ti-Pa" revolves around the titular character, Princess Ti-Ti-Pa, who is the ruler of a small kingdom in the South Seas. She is in love with a young man named Max, who is a sailor on a ship that has docked in her kingdom. However, Ti-Ti-Pa's father, the King, disapproves of their relationship and wants her to marry a prince from a neighboring kingdom. Max and Ti-Ti-Pa decide to elope, but they are caught by the King's guards and thrown into prison. The Prince from the neighboring kingdom arrives, and Ti-Ti-Pa is forced to marry him. However, Max and Ti-Ti-Pa manage to escape and flee to a nearby island, where they live happily ever after. The music of "Prinzessin Ti-Ti-Pa" is characterized by Stolz's signature Viennese waltz style, with catchy melodies and lush orchestration. The operetta features several memorable songs, including "Ich bin verliebt" ("I am in love"), "Mein Herz ist ein Seemann" ("My heart is a sailor"), and "Ich bin die Prinzessin Ti-Ti-Pa" ("I am Princess Ti-Ti-Pa"). "Prinzessin Ti-Ti-Pa" was a huge success when it premiered in Vienna, and it quickly became popular throughout Europe. The operetta was later adapted into a film in 1934, which further cemented its popularity. Overall, "Prinzessin Ti-Ti-Pa" is a charming and romantic operetta that showcases Stolz's talent for creating beautiful melodies and memorable songs. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and enduring charm.

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