Composer

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Joachim Raff

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Opera

Compose Date

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1881 - 1882

Die Eifersüchtigen is an opera composed by Joachim Raff, a Swiss-German composer, in 1869. The plot of the opera revolves around the theme of jealousy and its destructive effects on relationships. The story is set in a small village in Germany, where two couples, Franz and Marie, and Hans and Gretchen, live happily together. However, Franz becomes jealous of Hans, who he believes is trying to steal his wife, Marie. This jealousy leads to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts, ultimately resulting in tragedy. The opera is divided into three acts, each with its own distinct movements. The first act introduces the characters and sets the stage for the conflict to come. The second act is the climax of the opera, where the jealousy of Franz reaches its peak, and the relationships between the characters begin to unravel. The final act is the resolution, where the characters come to terms with the consequences of their actions and try to move on. One of the characteristics of Die Eifersüchtigen is its use of leitmotifs, or recurring musical themes, to represent the different characters and their emotions. For example, the theme associated with Franz is dark and brooding, reflecting his jealousy and anger, while the theme associated with Marie is light and airy, reflecting her innocence and purity. Die Eifersüchtigen premiered on November 4, 1869, at the Stadttheater in Leipzig, Germany. The opera was well-received by audiences and critics alike, and it quickly became one of Raff's most popular works. Today, Die Eifersüchtigen is still occasionally performed, although it is not as well-known as some of Raff's other operas.

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