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Prinz Methusalem is a three-act operetta by Johann Strauss II, premiered at Vienna's Carltheater in 1877. Its first run reached roughly 80 performances, an unusually strong record for a Viennese operetta of the period, though the work later received fewer revivals than Strauss's Die Fledermaus or Der Zigeunerbaron. The piece belongs to the late-1870s Viennese operetta repertory and reflects the genre's blend of comedy, dance, and aristocratic subject matter.
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Who composed Prinz Methusalem?
Prinz Methusalem was composed by Johann Strauss II. It premiered at Vienna's Carltheater in 1877.
How many acts does Prinz Methusalem have?
Prinz Methusalem is a three-act operetta. Its plot uses court politics, romance, and comic complications in the style of 19th-century Viennese operetta.
Was Prinz Methusalem successful when it premiered?
Its first run reached roughly 80 performances, which was a strong result for a Viennese operetta of that period. It later received fewer revivals than some of Strauss's better-known works.
Where was Prinz Methusalem first performed?
The operetta was first performed at the Carltheater in Vienna in 1877. The Carltheater was one of the important venues for Viennese popular theater and operetta.
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