Genée, Richard 1823-1895

Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss ( Recording )
356 editions published between 1870 and 2010 in 11 languages and held by 1,777 libraries worldwide
An effervescent comedic opera which includes Viennese dance music and an escapist plot.

Die Fledermaus ( Visual )
86 editions published between 1954 and 2010 in 7 languages and held by 724 libraries worldwide
Baron von Eisenstein is supposed to go to jail for eight days for a minor offense, but decides to attend a ball first. When the governor of the jail comes to take him away he finds the Baroness entertaining a former suitor. To avoid difficulty she persuades the suitor to pose as her husband and go to jail for a night. She then goes to the ball alone and faces other complications. The next morning everyone arrives at the jail and all confusions are eventually cleared up.

Eine Nacht in Venedig Wiener Blut by Johann Strauss ( Recording )
66 editions published between 1883 and 2009 in 7 languages and held by 323 libraries worldwide
Arranged in six groups: I. Vocal scores (20). II. Vocal parts (38). III. Chorus parts (39). IV. Librettos (2). V. Promptbooks (10 in 13 vols). VI. Dialogue parts (70).

Boccaccio by Franz von Suppé ( Book )
120 editions published between 1879 and 2008 in 7 languages and held by 259 libraries worldwide
Arranged in eight groups: I. Vocal scores (67). II. Orchestra parts (58). III. Vocal parts (68). IV. Chorus parts (16). V. Librettos (1). VI. Promptbooks (28 in 36 vols.). VII. Dialogue parts (264). VIII. Accompanying material (1).

Der Bettelstudent by Carl Millöcker ( )
136 editions published between 1862 and 2005 in 8 languages and held by 219 libraries worldwide
Colonel Ollendorf persuades Symon, a student, and his friend Jan to present themselves as rich noblemen to court Laura and her sister. They are happily wedded before being exposed. Symon is driven away and contemplates suicide, but Jan persuades him to fake his identity again - this time, as the Polish grand duke, so that they may reinstate King Stanislaus on the throne.

Fatinitza comic opera by Franz von Suppé ( )
89 editions published between 1875 and 2009 in 10 languages and held by 157 libraries worldwide
Arranged in seven groups: I. Vocal scores (65). II. Orchestra parts (2). III. Vocal parts (22). IV. Chorus parts (11). V. Librettos (4). VI. Promptbooks (12). VII. Dialogue parts (38).

Potpourris from stage works. Vol. 1 by Johann Strauss ( Recording )
4 editions published between 1999 and 2004 and held by 133 libraries worldwide

The merry war opera in 3 acts by Johann Strauss ( )
32 editions published between 1881 and 2007 in 5 languages and held by 120 libraries worldwide
Arranged in eight groups: I. Vocal scores (65). II. Piano scores-Selections (1). III. Vocal parts (15). IV. Chorus parts (25). V. Librettos (46). VI. Promptbooks (14). VII. Dialogue parts (114). VIII. Lyrics (1).

Donna Juanita : comic opera in three acts by Franz von Suppé ( )
25 editions published between 1876 and 1931 in 4 languages and held by 112 libraries worldwide
Arranged in six groups: I. Vocal scores (16). II. Vocal parts (22). III. Chorus parts (14). IV. Promptbooks (11). V. Dialogue parts (114). VI. Lyrics (3).

Die Fledermaus Operette in drei Akten ( Visual )
2 editions published between 2004 and 2005 in German and held by 112 libraries worldwide
Gabriel von Eisenstein is about to begin a prison sentence for a small indiscretion. Alfred, an opera singer, is serenading Eisenstein's wife Rosalinde outside the Eisenstein house. Adele the maid has just received a letter from her sister, Ida, inviting her to Price Orlofsky's ball. Dr. Falke, preparing a surprise at the ball, convinces Eisenstein to come with him that night and delay his departure for jail until morning. Everyone departs for the ball in disguise...not before Alfred is mistaken for Eisenstein and dragged off to prison! The comic confusion of infidelity and "mistaken" identity is topped off by Dr. Falke's surprise, a little comedy he arranged called "The Bat's Revenge".