Discover a masterpiece of operetta by Vienna’s last waltz king – Carl Michael Ziehrer (1843-1922),
who in his time was a rival to Johann Strauss II. Die Drei Wünsche (The Three Wishes) were
performed on August 3rd and 10th, 2009 at the exquisite theatre in the Palace of Schönbrunn.
The operetta’s action – full of farcical intrigue – is itself set in the world of the theatre,
and a superb cast will do both comedy and music full justice.
When “Die Drei Wünsche” was first performed in 1901, the critics were full of praise:
“Encores were demanded for several of the numbers. Ziehrer himself conducted this new work.
The blithe spirits of Viennese music flutter around his baton.
The public bestowed ovations on its beloved composer and the operetta was worthy of its wildly
enthusiastic reception.”.
Cast:
Ariana Strahl,
Volker Vogel,
Donna Ellen,
Lorena Espina,
Valeriy Serkin,
Anna Siminska et al.
Press cuttings:
Kurier, 14 June 2009 |
Presse, 12 June 2009 |
Salzburger Nachrichten, 20 July 2009 |
Klassic.com |
Das Opernglas, October 2009 |
Fono Forum, October 2009 |
Der neue Merker, November 2009
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