Lehar's Merry Widow
Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite recording of Lehar's The Merry Widow.
Nigel Simeone chooses his favourite recording of Lehar's The Merry Widow.
The Merry Widow by the Austro-Hungarian composer Franz LehΓ΅r is one of the most popular operettas in the repertoire. It's the story of a fabulously rich widow, and the political shenanigans involved in making sure her fortune stays in the principality by finding her the right husband. Since its 1905 premiere in Vienna, it continues to captivate and charm audiences with its tuneful score, including hits such as the "Vilja Song", "You'll Find Me at Maxim's" and the "Merry Widow Waltz".
Presented by Andrew McGregor.
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