“Die Fledermaus” by Johann Strauss II
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Blame it on the Champagne
Georgia State’s Opera Theater and Symphony Orchstra present “Die Fledermaus,” a.k.a. “The Flittermouse Operetta” presenting a comedic revenge unveiled in three acts. The elaborate reprisal scheme eventually yields a lighthearted story of forgiveness and love propelled by flirtation, little lies and too much wine, all named for the victim of a years-earlier prank involving a Viennese ball guest dressed in a bat costume.
In recent years, Die Fledermaus ranked in the top 15 operas among hundreds of titles annually performed worldwide. The popular Strauss work has been presented continuously in Vienna since its 1874 premiere. The performance is accompanied by the GSU Symphony Orchestra.
Experience an evening filled with lively waltzes, sparkling arias, and a hilarious storyline of mistaken identities and playful pranks. Follow the misadventures of Gabriel von Eisenstein as he is tricked into attending a lavish masquerade ball hosted by the eccentric Prince Orlofsky, all while his wife Rosalinde and their maid Adele join the festivities in disguise.
“Given the effervescent score with its endless flow of sublime melodies, hilarious plot twists, sure-fire theatricality—not to mention the obligatory ‘blame it on the Champagne’ happy ending—what’s not to love?”
— Angie Bell, Opera Canada