DIE BLAUE MAZUR
(The Blue Mazurka)
(Music by Franz Lehár:Book and lyrics by Leo Stein and Bela Jenbach:
* English by Harry Graham) - (1920)
Presented at Daly's Theatre, London - Opened 19 February 1927
Synopsis
he Polish Count and ex-playboy Julian Olinski is
preparing to celebrate his wedding to Blanca von Lossin. She however is
not satisfied that his past is left behind him and her suspicions seem
confirmed when Julian's old flame Gretl turns up and she overhears his
confession to his best friend Adolar that married fife might be tedious.
Blanca runs off to take refuge with Adolar's uncle and it takes all Gretl
and Adolar's wiles and charm to finally bring about the reconciliation
of the hapless pair.
Principals: 2 Female, 3 Male, SATB Chorus.
Sets: 3
Orchestra: 2222/4231/Perc/Cel/Hp/Strings
Language
Versions: F. G. I.
*Selected arias only
Musical Numbers:
- The Blue Mazurka
- Old Methus'lah's
- Love's the Richest Prize
- Life Is a Beautiful Garden
- Shine Bright Moon
- Happy Indeed
- Three Masked Dances
- World of Love
- Just Look Around
- I Hate You
- When She Is Yours At Last
- I'm Shy Young Chap