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Euryanthe is a German-language opera by Carl Maria von Weber, with a libretto by Helmina von Chézy. It was first performed in Vienna in 1823 and is written as a through-composed work, meaning the music continues without spoken dialogue or conventional recitative. The opera combines medieval subject matter, romantic conflict, and supernatural elements, and is regarded as an important work in the development of German Romantic opera.
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Who wrote the opera Euryanthe?
Euryanthe was composed by Carl Maria von Weber with a German libretto by Helmina von Chézy. It was first performed in Vienna in 1823.
Is Euryanthe sung in German?
Yes. Euryanthe is a German-language opera, placing it within the early-19th-century German operatic tradition.
What does through-composed mean in Euryanthe?
Through-composed means the music continues without conventional spoken dialogue or standard recitative sections. Musical numbers and dramatic passages flow as a continuous score.
When and where was Euryanthe first performed?
Euryanthe received its first performance in Vienna in 1823. Its combination of German text, continuous musical structure, and romantic drama reflects opera's development in that period.
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