Thursday, April 18, 2024

April 18 - Franz von Suppé (The Musical Birthday Series, 6th Annual Cycle)

Previous posts for April 18th may be found here: Franz von Suppé (2019), Leopold Stokowski (2020), Giacomo Carissimi (2021), Miklós Rózsa (2022), and Giacomo Carissimi (2023)

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Franz von Suppé (18 April 1819 – 21 May 1895) was an Austrian composer of light operas and other theater music.

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Realistic Appraisal 


In German-speaking countries

  His operettas still

Fill the need for something

  That gives a gentle thrill.

In non-Teutonic nations,

  In spite of all their skill.

Von Suppé’s shows have not caught on, —

  And likely never will.

 

 

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