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"Der Opernball" is a Viennese operetta composed by Richard Heuberger, featuring a libretto by Victor Léon and Heinrich von Waldberg. The work premiered in 1898 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna and quickly became Heuberger's most significant theatrical success. The narrative revolves around the romantic misunderstandings and social interactions of characters attending a lavish opera ball. It is best remembered for its celebrated waltz duet, "Geh'n wir in's Chambre séparée," which remains a staple in the light opera genre.
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What happens in Der Opernball?
The comedy follows married couples whose fidelity is tested through disguises and secret invitations during the Paris Opera Ball. Much of the confusion revolves around planned meetings in a private dining room.
Who wrote the libretto for Der Opernball?
Victor Léon and Heinrich von Waldberg wrote the German libretto for Richard Heuberger's music. Their story draws on the French comedy Les Dominos roses by Alfred Delacour and Alfred Hennequin.
Where did Der Opernball premiere?
The operetta premiered at Vienna's Theater an der Wien in 1898. It is structured in three acts and transfers its Viennese musical style to an intrigue set in Paris.
Which song from Der Opernball is still widely performed?
Its enduring showpiece is the waltz song commonly known as Im Chambre séparée or Geh'n wir in's Chambre séparée. The number is associated with a flirtatious invitation to meet in a private room.
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