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Die Fledermaus (German: [diː ˈfleːdɐˌmaʊs], The Flittermouse or The Bat, sometimes called The Revenge of the Bat) is an operetta composed by Johann Strauss II to a German libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée, which premiered in 1874.
Apr 27, 2018 · If this is your first time seeing this opera—or even if it’s your first time ever at an opera—here’s what you’ll want to know: What is Die Fledermaus? Literally, the name is German for “The Bat” (which will make more sense as you watch the show or read the synopsis, we promise).
Die Fledermaus has been popular ever since its first premiere at Theater and der Wien in 1874. The audience loved Die Fledermaus right from the start, although the critics were more sceptical. Today it is the most often performed operetta worldwide.
Apr 13, 2018 · Synopsis: “Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss, Jr. Act I: 19th century Vienna, New Year’s Eve. A lovely tenor voice is heard outside the dwelling of wealthy Gabriel von Eisenstein. The serenade is for the mistress of the house, Rosalinda.
Johann Strauss II, an Austrian composer of the 19th century, created this lively and witty operetta: considered one of his greatest achievements, Die Fledermaus is a masterpiece of the classical music repertoire.
The main plot of Die Fledermaus is Falke’s masterfully contrived revenge on Eisenstein. Strauss composed the music in a frenzy, finishing it in just 43 days and nights.
Sep 16, 2019 · Synopsis: When Eisenstein is getting dressed, Falke starts an intrigue. 3 years earlier, Eisenstein had left the drunken falcon alone outside the city after a costume ball, and he had to walk home in the morning in a bat costume. So he got the nickname Dr. Bat.
