It is probably the finest and most enchanting music that Lehár has ever written,” was one critic’s comment on the premiere of the operetta “Der Sterngucker” in 1916.
Nonetheless, the operetta fell into oblivion and can hardly be found on the repertoire today.
In addition to Lehár’s musical genius, the play has a typically cheerful and romantic plot: Four young ladies from high society are looking for happiness in love. However, a reluctantly engaged architect, a jealous brother and an odd astronaut all get involved and turn their endeavours into hilarious chaos…
The Lehár Festival Bad Ischl presents this long-hidden musical treasure in a semi-staged production with a high-calibre cast.
Lehár Festival Bad Ischl www.leharfestival.at
