Summer operetta Countess Mariza celebrates its premiere on the lake stage!

Summer operetta Countess Mariza celebrates its premiere on the lake stage!

On Friday, June 20, at 8 p.m., the curtain on the Kriebstein seaside stage rises for the highly expected premiere of the summer operetta "Countess Mariza". This entertaining piece was created in 1924 by the Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán who is considered an important figure in the development of the Viennese operetta. His works are known for the catchy melodies and the harmonious mix of different music styles - from Viennese waltz to the Hungarian CSárdás. The "Countess Mariza" is all about the fictional engagement of the protagonist, who provides some turbulent turns.

In the plot, the Countess Mariza invents a fiancee named Baron Zsupán to avert undesirable admirers. But when the real Baron Zsupán appears, the story becomes all the more complex. The performance expresses many emotions on both stage and the audience: pride, love and the typical financial worries mix with a playful recklessness that is characteristic of operettas. José Luis Gutiérrez is responsible for the musical direction, while the staging of Alexander Donech.

a festival for the senses

The "Countess Mariza" promises to become a true fiesta for the senses with her opulent stage sets and moving melodies. Enthusiastic spectators can look forward to the soloist, the choir and the dancing ensemble of the Middle Saxon Philharmonic, who ensure the musical framework live. The entire performance has a duration of two hours and takes the audience into the romantic locations of the castle and Puszta, where urban nobility and rural life meet.

And the best thing about it? Further ideas will follow after the premiere! On Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. and on Sunday, June 22nd, at 6 p.m., the Cologne team has the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fantastic world of the operetta and to participate in the confusion and complications of the characters.

Kálmán's rich musical tradition

Emmerich Kálmán, who was born under the name Imre Koppstein, grew up in a musical environment and had an immense creative career. He originally wanted to become a concert pianist, but due to health problems, he shifted his focus on composing. Kálmán took his inspiration out of Hungarian folk music, the Viennese music tradition and even jazz, which became increasingly popular at the heyday of his career in the 1920s. Works like "The Csárdásfürstin" and "Countess Mariza" gave him global fame and make him one of the most influential operetta composers of his time.

take the step into the Kriebstein open -air theater and experience the unforgettable melodies and the living spectacle of the "Countess Mariza". This operetta is more than just a piece on stage - it is a trip to a world full of love, confusion and happy turns that has something ready for everyone.

Further information on the event and ticket prices can be found on the website of the Middle Saxon Theater. Don't miss this!