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Mar 6, 2017 · Der Rosenkavalier is a three-act comic opera by Richard Strauss that premiered on January 26, 1911, at the Konigliches Opernhaus in Dresden. The opera takes place in 1740s' Vienna, early in Maria Therese's reign. Here is a synopsis of the three acts.
Der Rosenkavalier is notable for showcasing the female voice, as its protagonists (light lyric soprano Sophie, mezzo-soprano Octavian, and the mature dramatic soprano Marschallin) are written to be portrayed by women, who share several duets as well as a trio at the opera's emotional climax.
Overview. Videos. Audio. Articles. Synopsis. Artists. Der Rosenkavalier. By. Richard Strauss. It's exactly what you want a Strauss opera to be — deliciously extravagant! Can the elegantly alluring Marschallin find lasting happiness with her lover Octavian, who's half her age?
Sep 15, 2020 · Synopsis: The Marschallin wants to play a trick on Octavian and has him fetch a medallion with his face. She shows it to Ochs and suggests him Count Rofrano, as the Rosenkavalier. Ochs recognizes the stupendous resemblance to Mariandl and is delighted with the noble gentleman.
Mar 6, 2019 · Princess von Werdenberg wonders if her younger lover, Octavian, is going to leave her. Young Sophie falls head over heels for Octavian - Der Rosenkavalier.
Read the libretto, translated to english, of the German opera Der Rosenkavalier by Richard Strauss on Opera-Arias.com. With links to other information and other operas.
Rising reluctantly from the bed where they have spent the night together, the Marschallin and Octavian are breakfasting when raised voices outside make the Marscahallin fear that her husband, supposedly far away hunting, has suddenly returned.
