description Die lockende Flamme Overview
Die lockende Flamme is a romantic singspiel composed by Eduard Künneke that premiered in 1933. The operetta's narrative is set in Berlin in the year 1817 and centers on the renowned German Romantic author E. T. A.
Hoffmann. It stands as a significant work within the silver age of German operetta, blending spoken dialogue with musical numbers. The production catered to early 20th-century audiences seeking historical romanticism intertwined with literary figures.
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When did Die lockende Flamme premiere?
Eduard Künneke's romantic Singspiel premiered on December 25, 1933, at the Theater des Westens in Berlin. The work is also identified as Opus 32. [Opera reference](https://operone.de/opern/die-lockende-flamme-von-kuenneke/)
Where and when is Die lockende Flamme set?
The story is set in Berlin in 1817. That historical setting places the action in the world of German Romanticism rather than in Künneke's contemporary 1930s Berlin. [Opera reference](https://operone.de/opern/die-lockende-flamme-von-kuenneke/)
Why does E. T. A. Hoffmann appear in Die lockende Flamme?
E. T. A. Hoffmann is the central historical figure, presented as a poet and composer. The cast also includes figures such as Ludwig Devrient and the Spanish dancer Dolores. [Opera reference](https://operone.de/opern/die-lockende-flamme-von-kuenneke/)
Is Die lockende Flamme an opera or an operetta?
It is described in German as a romantisches Singspiel, a form that combines singing with spoken scenes. The eight-picture work has music by Eduard Künneke and a libretto by Paul Knepler and Ignaz Michael Welleminsky. [Opera reference](https://operone.de/opern/die-lockende-flamme-von-kuenneke/)
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