Operetta "Silva". Contents of the effervescent work of Imre Kalman

I. Kalman began to work on his, as it later turned out, the best operetta "The Queen of the Cirdash", on the eve of the war. It was April 1914, and in July the Austro-Serbian war began, which immediately developed into a world war. Nevertheless, the composer finished his magnificent incendiary operetta, which we know as "Silva". The premiere took place with extraordinary success in Vienna on 17.11.1915. The play has been held two thousand times and since that time has been triumphantly marching around the world for over a hundred years.

Operetta "Silva"

Characters:

• Silva Varescu is the star of Variety Orpheum in Budapest.
• Prince Edwin Ronald von Lippert-Weilersheim, a very promising officer.
• His father, who is extremely proud of the purity of his aristocratic background (lost in the darkness of four centuries), is very stupid.
• His mother has a "past".
• Countess Stasi is the charming bride of Prince Edwin.
• The Count Boni Kanchianu - bonvivan, frivolous, charming, wealthy burner of life.
• Feri von Kerekes is the producer and patron of Silva, who protects her under all circumstances.
• Kise is an old theatergoer who knows all the secrets of the cabaret.

Now, when all the main actors are represented, you need to consider the work itself, known as the operetta "Silva". The content of it is offered to the attention of the reader below.

In the cabaret "Orpheum"

There is a farewell performance of Silva before the tour. The hall is crowded. Under incendiary music, the star begins its output. Smoothly begins her song about the beauty of meadows and mountains and immediately turns into a stormy warning (czardas) that if the daughter of this region falls in love, then this is the only one who will love her with all her heart. Operetta "Silva", the content of which we began to examine, immediately reveals the proud and with it the gentle character of the main character who knows how to feel deeply and deeply. She will give her heart to him who is bold and straight. She means Prince Edwin, who seriously took a great interest in Silva.

Behind the scenes

Behind the scenes there is a frivolous fun, which is headed by Bonny's joker. He easily picks up the corps de ballet in the dance and sings couplets about the beauties of the cabaret, which are created only for entertainment. They are elegant, carefree, they do not understand the love of torture. They are every day preparing for pleasure. But then Edwin appears, to whom Bonnie transmits the next telegram from his father. It is an urgent requirement that Edwin break up with Silva. They together sadly and tenderly argue that you can often get carried away, but only love once. Silva does not believe that their union is possible - class prejudices will destroy their love and hope for happiness. Edwin, in spite of everything, is very determined.

So continues the operetta "Silva", the content of which we set out. He does not want Silva to go on tour, and behind the scenes they invite a notary. All the artists are amazed to see that the prince writes the obligation to marry Silva in 8 weeks. Joy interrupts the officer who brought the summons to Edwin. He is transferred to another regiment, and he must immediately go to the barracks. Edwin leaves with bitterness. Appears Bonnie and informs Silva about the announced engagement of Prince Edwin and Countess Stasi. After receiving such a blow, Silva orders to immediately collect things on tour. The drama of the story told by the composer is growing. But the viewer expects that the operetta "Silva", the content of which he listens, will end safely.

Engagement of Edwin

On the big ball on the occasion of the engagement in the magnificent mansion of the prince and princess von Lippert-Weilersheim, accompanied by Boni and Feri, Silva came. It's been 8 weeks already, she did not respond to Edwin's telegrams, and he's free. But love torments her heart. Boni introduced Silva to Edwin's parents as his wife, that is, she is now a countess. The old prince is delighted with the charm that radiates the noble Silva. Edwin did not see her yet. He dances with his bride and thinks that marriage is not required for love. They will live in a friendly union, and their successful marriage will become a topic for newspapers.

Silva and Edwin

Seeing Silva with Boni, Edwin just wants to destroy him - because he sincerely loves Silva, which she immediately tells her. And she did not forget anything. There is an ardent explanation in mutual love, when they, interrupting each other, continually say: "Do you remember our dreams?" They have only memories left. This beautiful dream of love again bewitches them. Magnificent melodies based on the czardashe, created by Imre Kalman. "Silva" conquers them.

Boni and Stasi

Meanwhile, Boni explains Stasi in love at first sight. Bony tells Stasi that his marriage is a trick, his wife is not really his wife. Love overtakes a man unexpectedly, and, except for Stasi, he can not think of anyone. Their cheerful major explanation - easy coquetry and play, dance and Stasi's statement that she is not a meek lamb - all leads to betrothal. Edwin believes that Countess Silva will divorce her husband, and he has no obstacles to marriage with the Countess Kanchian. Happy Edwin runs away to inform everyone about the break in the engagement with Stasi and his marriage to the countess. Silva is killed - on the actress from the variety show, Edwin does not marry. She leaves the ball.

Variety again

The prince von Lippert-Weilersheim arrives in the music hall, and informs Kise that his wife was here in "Orpheum" a star named "Nightingale". In her youth she was not somebody, but the quardash queen. The prince is killed. He unconditionally agrees to the marriage of Silva and Edwin: one more female singer in the family, one less. There are happy Stasi and Boni, who formally engaged in a variety show, as well as Silva and Edwin. "They all love the fate itself is given!" Two couples and their parents are raising glasses with champagne.

Operetta "Silva": reviews

There are both positive and negative reviews. Everyone wanted to plunge into the atmosphere of the early twentieth century. A new modern look and experiments of directors did not like anyone. Still, who saw the traditional productions, just delighted.