""Fatinitza: A Comic Opera, In Three Acts"" is a musical work by Austrian composer Franz von Suppe, first performed in Vienna in 1878. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire and follows the adventures of Fatinitza, a beautiful and cunning young woman who finds herself caught between two suitors: the wealthy and powerful Pasha and the dashing but impoverished Russian officer, Alexis. As the plot unfolds, Fatinitza must use all her wit and charm to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Ottoman court, while also ...
Read More
""Fatinitza: A Comic Opera, In Three Acts"" is a musical work by Austrian composer Franz von Suppe, first performed in Vienna in 1878. The story is set in the Ottoman Empire and follows the adventures of Fatinitza, a beautiful and cunning young woman who finds herself caught between two suitors: the wealthy and powerful Pasha and the dashing but impoverished Russian officer, Alexis. As the plot unfolds, Fatinitza must use all her wit and charm to navigate the treacherous political landscape of the Ottoman court, while also trying to win the heart of her true love. The opera features a lively and melodic score, with memorable songs and ensemble numbers that showcase Suppe's talent for blending traditional Viennese operetta with exotic Eastern themes. ""Fatinitza"" remains a popular work in the operatic repertoire, beloved for its humor, romance, and catchy tunes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Read Less