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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1930

Das Veilchen vom Montmartre is an operetta composed by Emmerich Kálmán, a Hungarian composer, in 1930. The plot of the operetta revolves around the life of a young flower girl named Violetta, who lives in Montmartre, Paris. She falls in love with a painter named Jean, who is also in love with her. However, Jean's father, a wealthy businessman, disapproves of their relationship and tries to separate them. The operetta premiered on October 17, 1930, at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna, Austria. It was an instant success and was later performed in other cities across Europe, including Berlin, Budapest, and Prague. The operetta was also adapted into a film in 1932, which was directed by Richard Oswald. The music of Das Veilchen vom Montmartre is characterized by Kálmán's signature style, which blends elements of Viennese operetta with French chanson and jazz. The operetta features several memorable songs, including "Das ist die Liebe der Matrosen" ("That's the Love of Sailors"), "Ich bin verliebt" ("I'm in Love"), and "Komm, Zigan" ("Come, Gypsy"). The movements of the operetta are divided into three acts, each of which features a different setting and plot development. The first act takes place in Montmartre, where Violetta and Jean meet and fall in love. The second act takes place in Jean's father's mansion, where he tries to separate the couple. The third act takes place back in Montmartre, where Violetta and Jean are reunited and their love triumphs over the obstacles they faced. Overall, Das Veilchen vom Montmartre is a charming and romantic operetta that showcases Kálmán's talent for blending different musical styles and creating memorable melodies. Its enduring popularity has made it a beloved classic of the operetta genre.

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