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Johann Strauss

Operetta in three acts
Libretto: Richard Genée
Translation: Kurt Honolka
Duration: 140 minutes including intermission

PRODUCTION TEAM
Puppet construction: Bernhard Leismüller
Puppet heads: Sebastian Demmel
Costume tailoring: Bernhard Leismüller & Katrin Keuthmann
Stage design: Hans Wünsch
Direction, Dramaturgy: Bernhard Leismüller

DIRECTING
As with all productions of the Marionettenoper, the emphasis in "Die Fledermaus" was placed on translating music into choreographed movement. One could even say that this principle was taken to its extreme here. When a character sits down, gets up, takes a step, it is determined by the music. Otto Schenk, who has directed "Die Fledermaus" worldwide and is probably one of the greatest experts of this musical masterpiece, said: "Not a single note is accidental." And this is not only true for Strauss. One can discover this connection with all the great opera composers.

STAGE HISTORY
"Die Fledermaus" was created between September 1873 and March 1874. The libretto was written by Richard Genée based on a play by the highly successful author duo Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy, who two years earlier had created the basis for "Carmen," the most performed opera in the world to this day. Genée not only provided the text but also had a significant influence on the musical adaptation. According to the latest research, he is even credited with the majority of the musical material. Unfortunately, he was not entitled to any royalties for the success of "Die Fledermaus." "Die Fledermaus" is considered the queen of operetta and conquered the world after its Viennese premiere. It is one of the few operettas regularly performed at major opera houses such as the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, and the Royal Opera House Covent Garden in London.

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