Liselott (operetta)
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| Title: | Liselott |
| Original language: | German |
| Music: | Eduard Künneke |
| Libretto : | Richard Keßler |
| Premiere: | February 17, 1932 |
| Place of premiere: | Berlin , Admiralspalast |
| Place and time of the action: | Heidelberg, Saint Germain, Paris and Versailles, late 17th century |
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Liselott is an operetta in six pictures by Eduard Künneke . Richard Keßler wrote the libretto . Template for this was the eponymous comedy by Heinrich Stobitzer from the year 1,901th
action
First picture
Liselott , the daughter of the Elector Karl Ludwig of the Palatinate , is urged by a ride with the Count of Harding, from her father, a marriage with the brother of the French king Louis XIV. , Philip, Duke of Orleans to take. The elector hopes that the marriage will help to stabilize his reign politically.
Second picture
The wedding took place in Heidelberg , but Philippe was represented by his court marshal , the Chevalier de la Garde. During the subsequent carriage ride to Saint Germain , Lieselott discovers that the court marshal and her new lady-in-waiting, Blanche, have a liaison. In her new home, Liselott notices that the Duke is still with his mistress , the Countess de Grançal. She is also the chief steward of the ducal household and describes the German as the sauerkraut princess . When Liselott is introduced to the king, he is very impressed by her open manner.
Third picture
Liselott has been living at the farm for six months. However, the relationship between the couple is distant. Philipp still has a relationship with the Countess de Grançal and is also toying with Blanche. Liselott reports to her aunt Sophie in detailed letters about the events at the royal court.
Fourth picture
Since silver spoons and groceries keep disappearing, there is a dispute between Liselott, the cook and the Countess de Grançal. In the course of this, the princess blames the chief stewardess for the grievances. The Countess complains to her lover about the treatment, Philip stands by his wife and dismisses the Countess de Grançal. Nevertheless, Liselott felt increasingly uncomfortable at court and after a visit from Count Harling, Liselott decided to accompany Harling to Heidelberg. Philipp tries to prevent this by ordering stricter identity checks and the city gates to be closed at night through the police prefect. Since Blanche's father is one of the bridge keepers, the group manages to escape from the city.
Fifth picture
In the meantime, the King has brought Liselott's uncle, the Count von Zimmer, to the Bastille because of revolutionary activities . Philipp protests against his brother's arrest and has the German released. Harling and Liselott wait in a harbor tavern for their onward journey. Philipp followed them and wants to persuade his wife to return. When he tells her about the release of her uncle, she is very touched. When a group of rebels enters the economy, the noble group must stand together. Liselott proves to be eloquent towards the leader, who calls himself Apache . So she claims - when asked about her noble clothes - to have captured them in a robbery. The three of them can leave the tavern unmolested and Liselott is ready to go back to the royal court with her husband.
Sixth picture
In the meantime, the Countess de Grançal has intrigued the king. He is outraged at the arbitrariness of his sister-in-law. In addition, Liselott's letters to her aunt in Braunschweig were intercepted in which she reported on the events in Versailles. Liselott has to justify herself to the king, she appears at the garden party in a courtly cloakroom and thus shows that she is ready to adapt, and her husband also supports her in the audience.
Sound recordings
- Münchner Rundfunkorchester under the direction of Werner Schmidt-Boelcke : Eduard Künneke: Liselott , 2010, Cantus-Line (DA Music), CD.
literature
- Reclam's operetta guide . Stuttgart 1982, ISBN 3-15-007354-5 , p. 231.
- Operetta . Piper, Munich 1991, ISBN 3-492-03040-8 , p. 413.