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Lauri Sirp

Risto Joost

Kaspar Mänd

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Thomas Mika

Lighting designer

Steen Bjarke

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Marina Kesler

Hedi Pundonen

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Piret Pääsuke

Dramaturge

Mart Sander

Singer

Tenor

Heldur Harry Põlda

Armand Brissard

René Soom

Prince Basil Basilowitsch

Soprano

Janne Ševtšenko

Angele Didier

Mezzo-soprano

Juuli Lill

Countess Stasa Kokozow

Kadri Nirgi

Juliette Vermont

Urmas Põldma

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Mart Laur

Helen Lokuta

Kadri Kõrvek

Aule Urb

Sven Tarlap

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Heli Jürgenson

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Ksenija Grabova

Reigo Tamm

Rene Count of Luxembourg

Estonian

Der Graf von Luxemburg -  (The Count of Luxembourg)

Tallinn

Estonia

Der Graf von Luxemburg Lehár

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The Count of Luxembourg

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Franz Lehári operett "Krahv Luxemburg" / Operetta by Franz Lehár "The Count of Luxembourg"

Franz Lehár, together with Imre Kálmán, were the leading operetta composers of the first quarter of the 20th century. With its charmingly romantic theme, effective stage action and abundance of spirited and delicate moods “The Count of Luxembourg” gave Franz Lehár every opportunity to display his talent. First premiered with immediate international success in 1909, it makes for timeless entertainment with its most apparent charm, spirit and romanticism. The score, full of catchy waltzes and polkas alternating with lush ballads, makes it easy to understand why it received such warm welcome: 300 consecutive performances in Vienna only, and two years later it was performed in Buenos Aires at five theatres simultaneously.

Prince Basil Basilowitsch may not marry the singer Angèle Didier, unless she bears a title. He therefore arranges for the penniless spendthrift, Count René (Count Luxembourg), to marry a lady whose face he is not to see, and to agree to a divorce three months later. Thus Angèle would receive a title and the Prince would be able to marry her. For this the Count receives the sum of half a million francs. At the wedding ceremony, the Count and his mystery bride are separated by a screen – but later they meet and fall in love. Little knowing that they are already husband and wife, they believe their romance is hopeless. But a happy ending is worked out!

Franz Lehár kuulus koos Imre Kálmániga 20. sajandi alguse armastatumate operetihelioojate hulka. „Krahv Luxemburgi“ romantiline teema, hoogsat lavategevust pakkuv süžee ja värvikaid emotsioone kätkevad tegelased pakkusid heliloojale rikkalikult materjali kirjutada säravat muusikat. Nii sündiski ajatut meelelahutust ja romantikat pakkuv teos, mille esietendust 1909. aastal saatis rahvusvaheline menu. Haaravad valsi- ja polkameloodiad, mis vahelduvad kaunite ballaadidega, läksid publikule hinge ja tagasid operetile ainuüksi Viinis 300 etendust. Kaks aastat hiljem mängiti seda juba Buenos Aireses viies teatris korraga!

Vürst Basil Basilowitsch armastab lauljatar Angèle Didier’d, kuid ei saa temaga madala seisuse tõttu abielluda. Seepärast teeb ta pakkumise laostunud krahv Renéle (krahv Luxemburg) abielluda naisega, kelle nägu ta ei näe ning lahutada temast kolme kuu pärast. Nõnda saaks Angèle tiitli ja vürst võiks temaga abielluda. Tehingu eest pakub ta krahvile pool miljonit franki. Pulmade ajal lahutab krahvi ja tema müstilist pruuti sirm, kuid hiljem kohtuvad nad taas ja armuvad. Teadmata, et nad juba on abielus, usuvad mõlemad, et nende suhtel ei oleks tulevikku. Kuid nagu operetis ikka, saabub õnnelik lõpp ka kõige keerulisemates oludes!

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The Count of Luxembourg by Lehár, From (2023/2024), Directed by Thomas Mika,, Conductor Lauri Sirp, Risto Joost, Kaspar Mänd, Estonian National Opera, Tallinn, Estonia

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