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Doktor Eisenbart is a German-language operetta by the Austrian composer Nico Dostal, premiered in Nuremberg on March 29, 1952. Its libretto by Hermann Hermecke turns the historical German surgeon and travelling practitioner Johann Andreas Eisenbarth into the center of a comic stage story. The work is structured as a large-scale spectacle in seven scenes and is set in Germany around 1697 to 1699. It draws on the popular Eisenbart legend and also incorporates the melody associated with the song "Ich bin der Doktor Eisenbart."
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What kind of work is Doktor Eisenbart?
Doktor Eisenbart is a German-language operetta by the Austrian composer Nico Dostal. It turns the historical travelling practitioner Johann Andreas Eisenbarth into the center of a comic stage story.
When did Doktor Eisenbart premiere?
The operetta premiered in Nuremberg on March 29, 1952. Its libretto was written by Hermann Hermecke.
Who was the historical Doktor Eisenbart?
The character is based on Johann Andreas Eisenbarth, a German surgeon and travelling medical practitioner. The operetta uses his public image as the basis for comic theatrical treatment.
Who wrote the music and libretto for Doktor Eisenbart?
Nico Dostal wrote the music, while Hermann Hermecke wrote the libretto. Together they created a German-language operetta built around the Eisenbarth figure.
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