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Music Text

Libretto by M. de Saint Rémy (= A. de Morny), E. L’Epine, Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy; new German version (under the title of 'Salon Blumenkohl') by Heinz Baltes and Paul Vasil, arranged for chamber orchestra by Caspar Richter (F,G)

Scoring

2S,T,2bufT,lyrBar,2speaking roles; chorus;
1(=picc).0.1.0-1.1.0.0-timp.perc-strings

Abbreviations (PDF)

Publisher

Boosey & Hawkes / Bote & Bock

Territory
This work is available from Boosey & Hawkes for the world.

Availability

World premiere of version
18/01/1974
Berlin
Company: unknown

Roles

CHOUFLEURI, pensioner Lyric Baritone
ERNESTINE, his daughter Soubrette Soprano
CHRYSODULE BABYLAS, a young composer Buffo Tenor
PETERMANN, Choufleuri's servant Buffo Tenor
Mr and Mrs BALANDARD, guests Tenor, Soprano
Further guests
Time and Place

Paris in the year 1833

Synopsis

The nouveau riche Choufleuri wants to introduce himself to society by means of a family concert. Ladies and gentlemen from the noblest circles have been invited to listen to a singing performance featuring three celebrated Italians virtuosos who are talked about by the whole city. But at the last moment, not only the best guests, but the singers as well withdraw their participation. Choufleuri is threatened by disaster, when suddenly Babylas, the lover of Choufleuri's daughter Ernestine (unpopular because of his low rank), has a bright idea. The concert will take place, with Babylas, Ernestine and Choufleuri themselves acting as the Italians. The expert audience is taken in by the deception and Babylas is rewarded with the hand of Ernestine.

Moods

Comic

Subjects
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