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Emmerich Kálmán / Franz Lehár / Johann Strauss II: Vivat Operetta!

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Countess Maritza

The Land of Smile

The Bat

Those who miss productions of traditional operettas in Prague will appreciate the joint initiative of the opera and ballet companies of the Prague State Opera called Vivat operetta! The leading singers and dancers of the company will present some of the most famous melodies, songs, chorus and ballet numbers from operettas by Franz Lehár, Emmerich Kálmán and Johann Strauss II. The show, directed by Petr Kracik, will bring together Act I of Gräfin Mariza (Countess Maritza), Act II from Das Land des Lächelns (The Land of Smiles), and finally the audience will be taken to the splendid ball held by Prince Orlofsky – Act II of Die Fledermaus (The Bat by Johann Strauss).

Performed in German (sung parts) and in Czech translation (spoken text).

Premiere: Apr 2, 2009

Running time: 3 hours
Vivat Operetta!
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