Hong Kong City Hall, Central｜Operetta: Lehár's The Merry Widow

Description

The Merry Widow (Die lustige Witwe) is Franz Lehár’s most enduring operetta and a sparkling jewel of the Viennese stage. Premiering in 1905, it quickly became a global sensation, charming audiences with its infectious waltzes, witty dialogue, and heartwarming romance. The story follows the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari and the efforts of the Pontevedrian embassy in Paris to ensure she marries a fellow countryman, most preferably the dashing Count Danilo, so her fortune remains in their impoverished homeland. Filled with elegance and comedic intrigue, but also capturing the glamour and sophistication of Belle Époque Paris, the operetta is light-hearted and full of charm.

This production by Opera Hong Kong features the renowned German conductor Michael Koehler and the experienced opera director Tang Xinxin. The cast consists entirely of local singers, who will perform alongside the Opera Hong Kong Orchestra and Opera Hong Kong Chorus.