Composer

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Emmerich Kálmán

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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1912

Average_duration

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101:56

Die Zirkusprinzessin is an operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, with a libretto by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald. The operetta premiered on 26 March 1926 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The plot revolves around a circus princess named Fedora Palinska, who falls in love with a wealthy young man named Edwin Ronald. The story takes place in Vienna, where Edwin is engaged to a wealthy socialite named Vera. However, when Edwin meets Fedora at the circus, he falls in love with her and decides to pursue her instead. The operetta is divided into three acts, each with its own set of movements. The first act introduces the characters and sets up the love triangle between Edwin, Vera, and Fedora. The second act takes place at the circus, where Fedora performs as a trapeze artist. Edwin attends the circus and declares his love for Fedora, but she is hesitant to leave the circus life behind. The third act takes place at a ball, where Edwin and Fedora finally confess their love for each other and decide to run away together. One of the characteristics of Die Zirkusprinzessin is its use of waltzes and other dance music. Kálmán was known for his ability to write catchy melodies and dance music, and Die Zirkusprinzessin is no exception. The operetta also features a number of comedic moments, particularly in the interactions between the circus performers and the wealthy socialites. Die Zirkusprinzessin was a popular success when it premiered in 1926, and it has remained a beloved operetta in the years since. Its catchy tunes and romantic storyline have made it a favorite of audiences around the world.

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