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Which operetta features a character disguised as a flower shop worker?
Which operetta features a character disguised as a flower shop worker?
Who is the composer of 'The Merry Widow'?
Who is the composer of 'The Merry Widow'?
What is the central theme in 'Naughty Marietta'?
What is the central theme in 'Naughty Marietta'?
What event triggers the revenge plot in 'Die Fledermaus'?
What event triggers the revenge plot in 'Die Fledermaus'?
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Which operetta was composed the earliest?
Which operetta was composed the earliest?
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What challenge does the widow face in 'The Merry Widow'?
What challenge does the widow face in 'The Merry Widow'?
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Which operetta was composed by Victor Herbert?
Which operetta was composed by Victor Herbert?
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Which operetta involves a journey to the moon?
Which operetta involves a journey to the moon?
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Who composed the operetta 'Véronique'?
Who composed the operetta 'Véronique'?
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Die Fledermaus
Die Fledermaus
A 1874 operetta by Johann Strauss II about revenge and mistaken identity.
Johann Strauss II
Johann Strauss II
Composer of 'Die Fledermaus', known for his waltzes and operettas.
Véronique
Véronique
A 1898 operetta by André Messager about a disguised heiress seeking revenge and love.
André Messager
André Messager
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Naughty Marietta
Naughty Marietta
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Victor Herbert
Victor Herbert
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Frau Luna
Frau Luna
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Paul Lincke
Paul Lincke
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The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow
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Study Notes
Operettas
- Die Fledermaus (1874): Johann Strauss II. A lighthearted story of revenge involving a party, prison, and mistaken identity. A practical joke leads to characters dressing up in ridiculous costumes.
- Véronique (1898): André Messager. A wealthy heiress takes on a flower shop job to avenge a poor aristocrat. A love story at the end.
- Naughty Marietta (1910): Victor Herbert. A countess flees to New Orleans, hiding her identity. She falls in love but is recognized by a villain, eventually finding love with the man she wants.
- Frau Luna (1899): Paul Lincke. A German composer. A trip to the moon in a hot air balloon with lively music.
- The Merry Widow (1905): Franz Lehar. A wealthy widow in Pontevedro faces potential ruin if she marries a foreigner. A matchmaker tries to find her a local husband.
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Test your knowledge on popular operettas, including works by Johann Strauss II, André Messager, and Victor Herbert. Discover the intriguing plots and characters that make these musical pieces memorable. Dive into the world of operettas and their charming stories.
