Composer

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Sidney Jones

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Average_duration

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76:52

Movement_count

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25

Movement ....

The Geisha is an operetta composed by Sidney Jones, with a libretto by Harry Greenbank and lyrics by Adrian Ross. It was first performed at Daly's Theatre in London on April 25, 1896. The operetta was a huge success and ran for 760 performances, making it one of the longest-running shows of its time. The plot of The Geisha revolves around a group of English gentlemen who visit Japan and become enamored with the local geishas. One of the gentlemen, Reggie, falls in love with a geisha named Molly, but their relationship is complicated by cultural differences and the disapproval of Molly's mentor, O Mimosa San. Eventually, Reggie and Molly are able to overcome these obstacles and marry. The music of The Geisha is characterized by its catchy melodies and use of Japanese-inspired motifs. The operetta features several memorable songs, including "The Amorous Goldfish," "The Jewel of Asia," and "A Geisha's Life for Me." The score also includes a number of instrumental interludes, such as the "Japanese Carnival" and the "Geisha's Dance." The Geisha was part of a larger trend of "oriental" operettas that were popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These shows often featured exotic settings and characters, and were intended to transport audiences to far-off lands. The Geisha was particularly successful in this regard, with its colorful costumes and elaborate sets helping to create a vivid picture of Japan. Despite its popularity at the time, The Geisha has fallen out of favor in recent years and is rarely performed today. However, its legacy can still be seen in the many musicals and operettas that have followed in its footsteps, as well as in the enduring popularity of Japanese culture around the world.

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