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Donna Juanita is an operetta by Franz von Suppé that premiered in Vienna in 1880. Its comic plot centers on a woman who adopts the identity or style of the legendary Don Juan, allowing the work to play with disguise, gender roles, and romantic confusion. The piece belongs to the late nineteenth-century Viennese operetta tradition and is relevant to listeners exploring Suppé's stage music beyond his better-known overtures.
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What is the plot of Donna Juanita?
The operetta is set around San Sebastian during a conflict involving French and English forces. René Dufour disguises himself as the woman Donna Juanita, gathers information from the enemy, and helps his brother Gaston and the French avoid a bloody battle.
When and where did Donna Juanita premiere?
Franz von Suppé's three-act operetta premiered on 21 February 1880 at the Carltheater in Vienna. The libretto was written by Camillo Walzel under the name F. Zell together with Richard Genée. [Donna Juanita record](https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donna_Juanita)
Is Donna Juanita a version of Don Juan?
It borrows the name and the idea of a seductive Juan-like identity, but it is not a retelling of Mozart's Don Giovanni. Its story is a military comedy built around disguise, espionage, and romantic confusion in Spain.
What kind of music does Donna Juanita contain?
It is a Viennese operetta with comic ensembles, military color, and dance-oriented numbers. The three-act structure lets Suppé combine a Spanish setting with the brisk theatrical pacing associated with late nineteenth-century operetta.
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