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"Zigeunerliebe" is an operetta composed by Franz Lehár, featuring a libretto by Alfred Maria Willner and Robert Bodanzky. Premiering in 1910 at the Carltheater in Vienna, the narrative focuses on a romance set among Romanian and Romani characters. The production was highly successful during its initial run, which included 232 performances at its originating theater. The work incorporates early 20th-century Viennese musical traditions and remains a recognized piece of the Silver Age of operetta.
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What romantic choice drives Zigeunerliebe?
Zorika, the daughter of a Romanian landowner, is engaged to Jonel but feels drawn toward the violinist Józsi. A dream shows her the possible consequences of abandoning her intended marriage.
Who wrote the libretto for Zigeunerliebe?
Alfred Maria Willner and Robert Bodanzky wrote the German libretto for Franz Lehár. The work was billed as a romantic operetta in three acts.
What kind of music is heard in Zigeunerliebe?
Lehár combines Viennese operetta with Hungarian-influenced dance rhythms, minor-key colors and prominent violin writing. The score includes waltz material as well as csárdás-style numbers.
Where and when did Zigeunerliebe first appear?
It premiered at Vienna's Carltheater in 1910. The original production was a substantial success, reaching 232 performances over approximately ten months.
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