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Szibill is a three-act Hungarian operetta composed by Victor Jacobi, featuring a libretto by Miksa Bródy and Ferenc Martos. Premiering in Budapest in 1914, the musical was an adaptation of Bródy's earlier play "Leányvásár" (The Marriage Market). It achieved international success and was later staged in English as "Sybil" on Broadway and in London's West End. The work stands as one of Jacobi's most recognized compositions, blending traditional Viennese operetta structures with early 20th-century Hungarian musical theater.
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Who composed the operetta Szibill?
Szibill was composed by Victor Jacobi. Miksa Bródy and Ferenc Martos wrote the libretto.
When did Szibill premiere?
The three-act operetta premiered in Budapest in 1914. It was adapted from Bródy's earlier play Leányvásár, also known as The Marriage Market.
How many acts does Szibill have?
Szibill is a three-act operetta. Its Hungarian origins are reflected in the Budapest premiere and its adaptation from Leányvásár.
What earlier work was Szibill adapted from?
It was adapted from Victor Jacobi's collaborator Miksa Bródy's earlier play Leányvásár. The English title of that play is The Marriage Market.
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