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Puppchen is a three-act German musical farce with songs and dances, composed by Jean Gilbert, the professional name of Max Winterfeld. It premiered at Berlin’s Thalia-Theater in December 1912, with a book by Jean Kren and Curt Kraatz and lyrics by Alfred Schönfeld. The work is particularly associated with the song “Puppchen, du bist mein Augenstern,” which circulated independently as a popular piece of German-language entertainment music.
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Who composed the operetta Puppchen?
Puppchen was composed by Jean Gilbert, the professional name of Max Winterfeld. Its book was written by Jean Kren and Curt Kraatz, with lyrics by Alfred Schönfeld.
When did Puppchen premiere?
Puppchen premiered in December 1912 at Berlin’s Thalia-Theater. It belongs to the early-20th-century German tradition of light musical theater.
How many acts does Puppchen have?
Puppchen is a three-act German musical farce. Its stage format combines comic action with songs and dances.
What kind of work is Puppchen?
It is a German operetta with a farcical plot, spoken stage action, songs, and dances. The work was created for popular theater rather than for a purely symphonic or operatic setting.
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