“Der Bettelstudent” is Carl Millöcker’s greatest masterpiece and is one of the absolute world successes in operetta history.
Out of offended vanity, the arrogant Colonel Ollendorf devises a plan of revenge. Two students recruited from prison are to play the leading role. This sets the
This is the starting signal for one of the funniest and most passionate acts in the repertoire, as the plan to humiliate the beautiful Comtesse Laura goes badly wrong. The lively, colourful goings-on are embedded in world-famous songs such as “Ach ich hab sie ja nur auf die Schulter geküsst”, “Ich knüpfte manche zarte Bande” and “Ich hab kein Geld, bin vogelfrei”.
The operetta, which premiered in 1882, helped Carl Millöcker to his big breakthrough. His music bubbles over with delightful ideas and the audience is treated to great operetta tradition par excellence.
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