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Waldmeister is a German-language operetta in three acts by Johann Strauss II, with a libretto by Gustav Davis. It premiered in Vienna in 1895 and uses a comic plot involving botany, mistaken identities, romantic complications, and a drink flavored with sweet woodruff, the plant called Waldmeister in German. The work belongs to the Viennese operetta tradition and is performed by opera companies and ensembles specializing in Strauss and light musical theater.
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Who wrote Waldmeister?
Waldmeister is a German-language operetta by Johann Strauss II. Its libretto was written by Gustav Davis.
When did Waldmeister premiere?
Waldmeister premiered in Vienna in 1895. It is an operetta in three acts.
What is Waldmeister about?
The comic plot combines botany, mistaken identities, and romantic complications. A drink flavored with sweet woodruff, known in German as Waldmeister, is part of the story's distinctive setup.
What does Waldmeister mean in the operetta?
Waldmeister refers to sweet woodruff, a plant used to flavor a drink. That botanical ingredient helps connect the operetta's title to its comic plot.
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