Auf der grünen Wiese

The classic operetta "On the Green Meadow" by Jára Beneš, first performed in 1935, has repeatedly crossed our borders. Naturally, locals are most familiar with Karel Lamač's 1936 film adaptation, but this modern classic also enjoyed success in Austria. After Beneš's death, it became clear that his work possessed enduring qualities, and his pre-war librettos needed only minimal refreshing to remain excellent. A few new songs were composed by Will Meisel, but he can't be faulted for this, as he was a contemporary of Beneš and had experience with Czech-Austrian-German productions as early as the 1930s. Among the classic faces, we have the eloquent Lucie Englisch, and the younger generation is represented by the charming Hannelore Bollmann in traditional costume. Later, a TV adaptation was made in 1971, and a stage recording followed in 1972. (06.02.2024)