Composer

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Richard Heuberger

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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1897

Average_duration

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3:18

Der Opernball is an operetta composed by Richard Heuberger, with a libretto by Felix Dörmann and Julius Bauer. The operetta was first performed on 5th October 1898 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. The plot of the operetta revolves around the events that take place during a ball at the Vienna Opera House. The story begins with the arrival of the guests at the ball. The main character, Baron Dupont, is a wealthy businessman who is attending the ball with his wife, Adele. The couple is accompanied by their daughter, Gabriele, who is in love with a young man named Fritz Steingruber. However, Gabriele's parents disapprove of her relationship with Fritz, as he is not from a wealthy family. As the night progresses, various characters are introduced, including a Russian prince, a French count, and an Italian tenor. The guests dance and socialize, and the atmosphere is festive and lively. However, as the night wears on, tensions begin to rise. Gabriele's parents become increasingly concerned about her relationship with Fritz, and they try to keep the two apart. Meanwhile, the Russian prince becomes infatuated with Gabriele, and he tries to win her affections. However, Gabriele remains loyal to Fritz, and she rejects the prince's advances. The tension between the characters reaches a climax when Fritz and the Russian prince engage in a heated argument, which almost turns into a physical altercation. In the end, the conflicts are resolved, and the characters reconcile. Gabriele's parents come to accept her relationship with Fritz, and the two are allowed to be together. The Russian prince realizes that his infatuation with Gabriele was misguided, and he leaves the ball alone. The operetta ends on a happy note, with the characters dancing and celebrating together. Der Opernball is composed of three acts, and it features a variety of musical styles, including waltzes, polkas, and operatic arias. The operetta is known for its lively and festive atmosphere, as well as its memorable melodies and catchy tunes. It is considered one of Heuberger's most popular works, and it has been performed in theaters and opera houses around the world.

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