Prima la música, poi le parole
(Music by Antonio Salieri)
Script Giovanni Battista Casti
Divertimento Teatrale in one act
Der Schauspieldirektor
(Music by W.A. Mozart)
Script by Gottlieb Stephanie
Singspiel in one act
10ª International Little Opera Festival - Zamora (Spain)
Prèmiere July 27th, 2025
Under the title "The Duel," the 10th International Little Opera Festival presents in modern times the competition organized in 1786 by Joseph II, the Emperor, in the Orangerie Gardens at Schönbrunn Palace.
The occasion pitted the tradition and weight of Italian opera against German opera. Mozart was the other guest composer, presenting a singspiel called "Der SchauspielDirektor." The outcome of this duel once again consecrated both composers.
The rest is history.
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