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Feuerwerk is a German language musical comedy by Swiss composer Paul Burkhard, first performed in 1950 and adapted from the earlier stage work Der schwarze Hecht. Its story contrasts a respectable family gathering with the arrival and allure of a travelling circus. The work became internationally associated with the song O mein Papa, sung by the character Iduna about her clown father and later recorded in several languages.
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Who composed the operetta Feuerwerk?
The operetta was composed by the Swiss composer Paul Burkhard. It premiered in 1950 and is heavily inspired by his earlier stage work, Der schwarze Hecht.
What is the basic plot of the operetta Feuerwerk?
The story centers around the respectable Oberholzer family and the disruption caused when a travelling circus comes to town. It contrasts the mundane life of the middle-class family with the wild, alluring world of the circus performers, specifically the lion tamer Anna and her father.
What is the most famous song from Paul Burkhard's Feuerwerk?
The standout musical number from the operetta is the song "O mein Papa." This sentimental song dedicated to a loving father became a massive international hit and was covered by numerous artists in the 1950s, including Eddie Calvert and Diana Dors.
Has Feuerwerk been adapted into a film?
Yes, the operetta was adapted into a German musical comedy film in 1954 directed by Kurt Hoffmann. The movie starred Lilli Palmer and Romy Schneider, helping to popularize the story and its music to a wider cinematic audience.
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