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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou “Champagne's Delicious Bubbles” is a drinking song and part of the Act II finale of the operetta Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss II. The song is performed by the chorus and soloists.
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou In the opera "Die Fledermaus," the Act 2 Czardas aria, also known as "Klänge der Heimat" (meaning "Sounds of my homeland"), is a song sung by the character Rosalinde, disguised as a Hungarian Countess, at Prince Orlofsky's party, where she uses the traditional Hungarian dance style, the Czardas, to seduce her husband while masked; it's considered one of the most famous and challenging arias in the operetta.
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou In "Die Fledermaus," the "Watch Duet" in Act 2 is a pivotal moment where the main character, Gabriel von Eisenstein, attempts to seduce a mysterious woman at Prince Orlofsky's masked ball, unaware that she is actually his wife Rosalinde in disguise, and uses his distinctive pocket watch as a way to entice her, ultimately leading to her secretly taking the watch as proof of his infidelity.
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou My Dear Marquis" is a well-known aria from Act 2 of the operetta Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II, also called "Adele's Laughing Song" where the character Adele, disguised as a glamorous woman, playfully denies being recognized as her mistress's chambermaid by her master, Eisenstein, by singing "Mein Herr Marquis" (meaning "My Lord Marquis") in a mocking tone; it's often considered a highlight of the opera due to its comedic nature.
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou Die Fledermaus Chacun a son gout" translates to "The Bat - To Each Their Own" in English, referring to a famous aria from the operetta "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II, where the phrase "Chacun a son gout" (French for "To each their own") is sung, signifying that people have different tastes and preferences; it's often used to acknowledge diverse opinions.
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou In the opera "Die Fledermaus" by Johann Strauss II, the "Die Fledermaus Trio, Act 1 - To part is such" refers to a musical moment where the characters Rosalinde, Adele, and Eisenstein sing a trio together as Eisenstein prepares to leave for what he believes will be a prison sentence, expressing a bittersweet feeling of farewell with the line "To part is such sweet sorrow".
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February 21-23, 2025 Crafton-Preyer Theatre Performed in English Produced by KU Voice & Opera Directed by Stella Markou In the opera "Die Fledermaus," the Act 1 duet "Come along to the ball" (in German, "Komm mit mir zum Souper") is sung between Gabriel von Eisenstein and his friend Dr. Falke, where Falke persuades Eisenstein to join him at Prince Orlofsky's masked ball despite being supposed to go to prison that night, as part of Falke's plan for revenge.
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