Die Abreise

  • Gilfen (baritone )
  • Louise, his wife (Soprano)
  • Trott, friend of the two (Tenor)

The departure is a musical comedy in one act by Eugen d' Albert. The libretto Ferdinand Špork after the eponymous literary work of Ernst August Steigentesch. First performance was in Frankfurt on 20 October 1898.

Action

The opera is set in a pleasure palace in central Germany in the late 18th century.

Gilfen and Louise have long been married to each other. The great love they once felt for each other is somewhat faded over the years. Actually, the master of the house was already several times alone undertake a larger journey; but every time he wanted to leave, he was not sure whether he should stay at home but not because he feared that his wife could take advantage of this opportunity to have an affair. Consequently, he was not traveling from.

Gilfens friend Trott has secretly her eye on the still very attractive Luise. Since it is only understandable that he advises his friend, finally proceeding with the long-planned trip. First, does Gilfen as he followed this advice. He says goodbye to his wife and leaves the castle. But as soon as he is gone, Trott flatters the same one with Luise. He believes he can end up with her because he knows that Louise is neglected by her husband. So they would have to but out for a lover crave. But alas, Trott does not work out: Luise refuses it.

Gilfen of course, the intention of his friend has seen through. He returns for the two left behind back surprising and has the highest would find that his wife has remained faithful to him. Now it is routine that needs to leave.

Finally Luise and Gilfen have once again a lot of time for each other. Over a glass of champagne they decide to renew their love.

Music

Before the composer turned to the realism, then his two world successes lowlands and the dead eyes emerged from the he had taken with the one-act play " The departure " a very different musical direction. His musical comedy carries operetta trains with catchy, romantic soulful melodies, packed in liquid dialogues. In addition to these verismo operas this opus is one of the few works that ensure that his fame still not completely faded. For the performance of a chamber orchestra sufficient.

Media

Tiefland (opera) Die toten Augen Musik in Geschichte und Gegenwart Integrated Authority File
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