The Mörbisch Lake Festival, where this recording was made, takes place each summer on one of Europe's most beautiful open-air stages, set against the natural scenery of Lake Neusiedl.
Cultural Impact
Despite its infrequent staging, "Viktoria und ihr Husar" features famous melodies like "Meine Mama war aus Yokohama" and "Pardon, Madame" that invite listeners to sing along.
Notable Performances
At the Mörbisch Lake Festival, "Viktoria und ihr Husar" had only been performed twice before this recording, in 1960 and 1973, both times starring Johannes Heesters.
Critical Reception
"Viktoria und ihr Husar" is described as a rare gem of glamorous review-operetta that is not often staged.
Composition History
Paul Abraham's operetta "Viktoria und ihr Husar" premiered on February 21, 1930, at the Hauptstädtisches Operettentheater in Budapest.
Performer Biography
KS Dagmar Schellenberger, who performs the role of Gräfin Viktoria, also took over as the General Director of the Mörbisch Lake Festival in 2012.
