Author programs
VIENNESE OPERETTA EVENING
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Artists of the agency can take part in the concert. For more information please call or write to the post office (see Contacts).

Vivid, sparkling and sensual - the music of Viennese classical operetta draws you into a world of dance filled with lightness, passion and exquisite humor. This genre magically combines melodic richness, expressive words, graceful choreography and theatrical action.

The masterpieces of Franz Lehar, Johann Strauss and Imre Kálmán have become the pinnacle of the genre - their arias and duets captivate with sumptuous melodies, virtuoso passages and inimitable Viennese charm. From lyrical waltzes to rousing czardas, this music makes you want to twirl, fall in love and enjoy life!

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The following works may be included in the program:

1.Rudolf Sicinski

  • "Wien, du Stadt meiner Träume" ("Vienna, you are the city of my dreams"), op. 1 - for tenor and violin

2. Franz Lehar

Arias and duets
  1. "Eve."

    • Aria Octave: "Mädel, mein süßes Aschenbrödel du " - for bass

  2. "Land of Smiles."

    • Lisa's song: "Ich möcht' wieder einmal die Heimat sehn " - for soprano

    • Prince Soo-Hong's aria: "Dein ist mein ganzes Herz " - for tenor

    • Su-Hong's exit aria (Act I): "Immer nur lächeln " - for tenor

    • Duet of Lisa and Soo-Hong (Act II): "Dich sehe ich" (Wer hat die Liebe mir ins Herz) - for soprano and tenor

  3. "Paganini."

    • Anna Elise's aria: "Liebe, du Himmel auf Erden " for soprano

  4. "Giuditta."

    • Giuditta's Aria: "Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiß " - for soprano and violin

    • Octavio's aria for tenor.

    • Duet Ganna and Danilo: "Lippen schweigen " for soprano and baritone

  5. "The Merry Widow."

    • Count Danilo's exit (Act I): "Da geh' ich zu Maxim " - for tenor or lyric baritone

    • Ganna's Song of Villiers: "Nun lasst uns aber wie daheim" (Act II) - for soprano

    • Duet Camille and Valentina - for tenor and soprano

  6. "Count Luxembourg."

    • Rene's exit aria is for tenor or high baritone

    • Duet Juliette et Brissard - for soprano and tenor

  7. "Gypsy Love."

    • Ilona's Czardasz: "Hör ich Cymbalklänge " - for mezzo-soprano and violin

Instrumental numbers

  • Overture to the operetta Land of Smiles.

  • Zwanzinetta from the operetta Eva.

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3. Imre Kalman

Arias and duets

  1. "Circus Princess."

    • Aria of Mr. X: "Nimmt man Abschied von dieser Stadt " - for baritone

    • Aria of Mr. X: "Wieder hinaus ins strahlende Licht " - for baritone

    • Duet of Theodora and Mr. X - for mezzo-soprano and tenor

    • Duet of Carolina and Pelikan - for soprano and tenor

    • Operetta finale - ensemble

  2. "Sylva."

    • Silva's exit aria for soprano.

    • Duet of Sylva and Edwin: "Sylva, ich will nur dich..." - for soprano and baritone

    • Duet of Stasi and Boni for soprano and tenor

  3. "Countess Maritza."

    • Czardasz from the operetta - ensemble

    • Duet of Lisa and Zupan - for soprano and tenor

  4. "Devil Rider."

    • Shandor's Czardas for tenor.

  5. "The Duchess of Chicago."

    • Mary Lloyd's aria for soprano.

  6. "La Bayadera."

    • Shimmy is an ensemble

  7. "Gypsy Prime Minister."

    • Act II finale for mezzo-soprano and baritone

Instrumental numbers

  • Overture to the operetta "Maritza"

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4. Johann Strauss (son).

Arias and duets

  1. "The Bat."

    • Adele's couplets: "Mein Herr Marquis..." - for soprano

    • Couplets by Count Orlowski: "Ich lade gern mir Gäste ein " - for mezzo-soprano

    • Duet of Henry and Rosalind for tenor and soprano

    • Rosalind's Czardas for soprano.

  2. "Gypsy Baron."

    • Barincaya's Couplets for tenor.

    • Duet Saffi and Barincaya: "Wer uns getraut " - for mezzo-soprano and tenor

  3. "Vienna Blood."

    • Duo of the Countess and Franzi: "So wollen wir uns den verbünden " - for 2 sopranos

    • Duet of Joseph and Pepi - for tenor and soprano

    • Viennese Waltz - ensemble

  4. "A Night in Venice."

    • Aria Caramello for tenor.

  5. "Fanny Elsler's Dancer."

    • Aria Fanny: "Draußen in Sievering blüht schon der Flieder " - for soprano

Instrumental numbers

  • Waltz "Roses of the South," Op. 388.

  • Polka "Trick Truck", Op. 214.

  • "Perpetuum Mobile," Op. 257.

  • Waltz "Spring Voices", Op. 410 (soprano version possible)

  • Polka "Pizzicato", Op. 449

  • Waltz "On the Beautiful Blue Danube", Op. 314

  • Fast polka "Thunder and Lightning", Op. 324

  • Overture to the operetta Die Fledermaus.

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5. Other composers

  1. Niko Dostal

    • Clivia's Aria: "Ich bin verliebt, ich weiß nicht wie mir geschah " from the operetta "Clivia " - for soprano

  2. Karl Millöcker

    • Jeanne's aria: "Ich schenk' mein Herz" from the operetta "The Countess of Dubarry " - for mezzo-soprano

  3. Richard Heuberger

    • Aria Ortans: "Geh'n wir in's Chambre séparée..." from the operetta "Opera Ball " - for soprano

    • Duet of Mr. Bobusson and Henri: "Lieber Onkel, Du hast keine Ahnung " - for tenor and bass

  4. Robert Stoltz

    • Aria of the Princess: "Spiel auf deiner Geige " from the operetta "Venus in Silk " - for mezzo-soprano and violin