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Fleur de thé is a three-act opéra-bouffe by French composer Charles Lecocq, first staged in Paris in 1868. The work belongs to the nineteenth-century French comic-opera tradition and uses a Chinoiserie setting, a European theatrical style built around imagined Chinese characters and customs. It was Lecocq's first substantial success on the Paris stage and helped establish his career in comic theater. The piece is associated with the early development of his operetta work.
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What kind of work is Fleur de thé?
Fleur de thé is a three-act opéra-bouffe by French composer Charles Lecocq. It was first staged in Paris in 1868.
What setting does Fleur de thé use?
The operetta uses a Chinoiserie setting with imagined Chinese characters. This reflects a nineteenth-century European theatrical style rather than an attempt at modern cultural realism.
When did Fleur de thé premiere?
Fleur de thé premiered in Paris in 1868. It belongs to the French comic-opera tradition of the nineteenth century.
How many acts does Fleur de thé have?
The work has three acts. Its form combines comic-opera storytelling with the stylized setting associated with Chinoiserie.
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