Yvonne Kálmán, the daughter of composer Emmerich Kálmán, is an art gallerist and serves as an ambassador for her father's music.
Compositional Technique
Unlike typical operettas, Die Bajadere features a comic trio (one woman and two men) instead of a comic couple, and partner-swapping occurs without mistaken identity or disguise.
Composer Biography
Emmerich Kálmán, the composer of this operetta, was blacklisted as an "unwanted composer" by the National Socialists in 1933, leading him to emigrate to Paris and then the United States.
Composition History
Kálmán's operetta Die Bajadere integrates contemporary trends of the 1920s, such as willpower, hypnotism, claque manipulations, and the sexual upheavals reflected in the character Marietta.
Historical Context
The operetta reflects the 1920s fascination with India, exemplified by films like "Die indische Rache" (The revenge of India) and "Das indische Grabmal" (The Indian tomb).
Recording & Production
The WDR Funkhausorchester Köln, founded in 1947, is Europe's only symphony orchestra specializing in light music, including musicals, operettas, film music, and even computer game scores.
Performer Biography
Richard Bonynge, the conductor, has an extensive discography including over 50 complete opera recordings and has worked with renowned artists such as Luciano Pavarotti and Dame Joan Sutherland.
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