The comeback of the operetta: Strauss' masterpiece conquered the stage!

The comeback of the operetta: Strauss' masterpiece conquered the stage!

On January 18, 2025, the theater at Vienna will again become the scene of a special premiere: the operetta "The Tunules of the Queen" by Johann Strauss returns to the stage after 136 years. On the occasion of the 200th birthday of Strauss, this staging, conducted by Martyna's Stakionis and virtuoso staged by Christian Thaausing, will delight the audience. Strauss ’seventh operetta, which was premiered in 1880, quickly developed into one of his greatest successes. It is a thoroughly humorous parody of the political situation in the period of Crown Prince Rudolf and draws a picture of the Portugal, which is in the expiration, where the unscrupulous prime minister wants to sell the country to Spain. The youngest king, on the other hand, only has eyes for his culinary preferences and amorous adventures, which makes the end of the monarchy threaten

This re -performance is not only a tribute to the work itself, but also to the cultural importance of Johann Strauss for stage art. The musical catchy tune "Rosen from the south" is one of the most impressive melodies that emerged from this operetta and shows how Strauss Portugal had in passionate rollers dance. The committed singers, including Diana Haller and Elissa Huber, will enrich the impressive staging. The premiere is scheduled for 7 p.m. and is also transferred live to 3sat and in the Ö1-OPERNBEIL, which is reinforced the range of the performance, as Johannstrauss2025.at reports.

important performance dates

The operetta will be listed on several evenings in January: In addition to the premiere on January 18, there are further performances on January 20, 22, 24, and 28 January and a matinee on January 26th. This comprehensive revival of "Die Tunk towel of the Queen" promises an unforgettable experience for all visitors to the theater at Vienna. The lively charm and the musical finesse of Strauss will once again captivate the audience, which underlines the importance of this performance, as well as ots.at emphasized.