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Clivia is an operetta by Austrian composer Nico Dostal, with a German-language libretto by Charles Amberg. It premiered in Berlin in 1933 and centers on the American film star Clivia Gray, whose work in the fictional South American country of Boliguay draws her into romance and political intrigue. The stage work combines spoken dialogue, comic situations, dance rhythms, and lyrical musical numbers.
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What is Clivia about?
Clivia is an operetta about Clivia Gray, an American film star working in the fictional South American country of Boliguay. Her film project becomes entangled with romance, politics, and comic confusion.
Who composed Clivia?
The operetta was composed by Nico Dostal, with a German-language libretto by Charles Amberg. It premiered in Berlin in 1933.
Where does the operetta Clivia take place?
Much of the action takes place in the fictional country of Boliguay. The invented setting allows the work to combine Hollywood-style celebrity satire with South American political and romantic intrigue.
What kind of musical is Clivia?
Clivia is a German-language operetta, so it combines spoken dialogue, songs, and orchestral dance music. Its tone is comic and theatrical, with romance and political farce driving the plot.
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