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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1928

Average_duration

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155:53

Die Herzogin von Chicago is an operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, with a libretto by Julius Brammer and Alfred Grünwald. The operetta was composed in 1928 and premiered on October 5, 1928, at the Metropol-Theater in Berlin. The plot of Die Herzogin von Chicago revolves around the story of a wealthy American heiress, Peggy, who is bored with her life in New York City and decides to travel to Europe. While on a ship bound for Paris, Peggy meets Prince Nicki of Monte Carlo, who is also traveling to Europe. The two fall in love, but their romance is cut short when Peggy is kidnapped by a gang of thieves. Peggy is taken to Chicago, where she is mistaken for a famous dancer named Fritzi, who is scheduled to perform at a nightclub. Peggy decides to go along with the mistaken identity and becomes a sensation at the nightclub. Meanwhile, Prince Nicki is searching for Peggy and eventually finds her in Chicago. The two are reunited, and Peggy decides to give up her life of luxury to be with Nicki. The music of Die Herzogin von Chicago is characterized by its catchy melodies and lively dance rhythms. The operetta features several memorable songs, including "Ich bin eine anständige Frau," "Komm mit nach Varasdin," and "Ich werde jede Nacht von Ihnen träumen." Die Herzogin von Chicago was a popular success when it premiered in 1928 and has since become one of Kálmán's most beloved works. The operetta has been performed in numerous productions around the world and has been adapted for film and television. Its enduring popularity is a testament to Kálmán's skill as a composer and the enduring appeal of the operetta genre.

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