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L’étoile is a 1877 French operetta composed by Emmanuel Chabrier. The work features a lively stage production showcasing Chabrier's innovative musical style and Eugène Leterrier’s clever, comedic libretto. It is notable for its blend of opera-bouffe traditions with satirical commentary on Parisian society. Primarily intended for performance by opera companies and theatrical groups, it appeals to audiences interested in French operetta and light entertainment.
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What is the plot of Chabrier's L'étoile?
King Ouf plans to execute a subject as part of his birthday celebrations, but astrologer Siroco warns that the king will die shortly after the condemned person. The intended victim, Lazuli, is also in love with Princess Laoula, creating the operetta's central romantic and political farce.
Who composed L'étoile and who wrote its libretto?
Emmanuel Chabrier composed the music. Eugène Leterrier and Albert Vanloo wrote the French libretto.
When and where was L'étoile first performed?
L'étoile premiered in Paris in 1877 at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens. The work belongs to the French opéra-bouffe tradition associated with comic plotting, satire, and spoken dialogue.
Is L'étoile a full opera or an operetta?
It is usually described as an opéra bouffe in three acts and is commonly grouped with operetta. Its absurd royal court, mistaken identities, dances, and spoken passages distinguish it from Chabrier's more serious opera Gwendoline.
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