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Fatinitza

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Fatinitza is a three-act operetta composed by Franz von Suppé that premiered in 1876 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna. The libretto, written by Camillo Walzel and Richard Genée, was based on a vaudeville by Eugène Scribe and features a military and romance theme set during the Crimean War. As Suppé's first full-length operetta, it achieved significant international success and helped establish his reputation in the genre.

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When and where did Fatinitza premiere?

Franz von Suppé's three-act operetta premiered at Vienna's Carltheater on January 5, 1876. It is sometimes mistakenly associated with the Theater an der Wien, but the documented premiere venue was the Carltheater.

What is the plot of Fatinitza?

Russian lieutenant Wladimir Samoiloff disguises himself as a woman named Fatinitza and catches the attention of General Kantschukoff. Wladimir is actually in love with the general's niece Lydia, creating the operetta's central comic conflict.

Who wrote the libretto for Fatinitza?

Camillo Walzel and Richard Genée wrote the libretto, based on a vaudeville by Eugène Scribe. The military setting and mistaken-identity plot reflect nineteenth-century European light theatre.

What kind of music does Fatinitza contain?

The score combines operetta ensembles with marches, waltz-like passages, and comic couplets. Its military setting gives the music a brighter martial color than a purely domestic Viennese comedy.

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