Synopses & Reviews
This sparkling masterpiece, one of the finest musical efforts by the celebrated "Waltz King," premiered to instant acclaim on the Viennese stage in 1874. A standard of the repertoire, it is frequently produced on New Years Eve in a special all-star gala performance by the esteemed Metropolitan Opera. Reproduced from an authoritative German edition, it will be an indispensable aid for soloists, chorus members, and rehearsal pianists.
Synopsis
Following the universal success of his dance music, Austria's "Waltz King," Johann Strauss, Jr., turned his attention to operetta. Die Fledermaus (The Bat) was one of his finest efforts. Transforming a witty piece from the French vaudeville stage into a humorous Viennese confection tinged with mock-sentimentality, he created a sparkling masterpiece that premiered to instant acclaim on the Vienna stage in 1874. ANew York production appeared within a few months, followed by other successful performances around the world. To this day, the celebrated work remains a standard of the repertoire and is frequently produced on New Year's Eve in a special all-star gala performance by New York's esteemed Metropolitan Opera.
This affordable volume, reproduced from an authoritative German edition, contains the complete vocal score, including all dialogue in both the original German and a fresh, new English translation by StanleyApplebaum, preparedspecially for this publication. It will be an indispensable rehearsal aid for soloists, chorus members, and pianists."
Synopsis
A sparkling masterpiece that premiered to instant acclaim on the Viennese stage in 1874 is reproduced here from an authoritative German edition. An indispensable rehearsal aid for soloists, chorus members, and pianists.