Estonian National Opera: The Merry Widow

About the Event

Experience the timeless beauty of classical music in a breathtaking performance of Franz Lehár's masterpieces at the renowned Estonian National Opera in Tallinn. The libretto by Viktor Léon and Leo Stein, based on Henry Meilhac's comedy "L'attaché d'ambassade," first premiered on December 30, 1905, at the Theater an der Wien, and will now grace the stage of the Estonian National Opera on August 19, 2021. This enchanting performance will be in Estonian with subtitles in both Estonian and English.

Since its debut over a century ago, this captivating production has been staged over 250,000 times worldwide, showcasing Lehár's enchanting mix of waltzes, polkas, marches, mazurkas, and can‐cans, promising a night of pure entertainment. "The Merry Widow" tells the charming tale of the wealthy widow Hanna Glawari, whose fortune could save the Pontevedro state from collapse if she marries a local. Among wealthy Parisian suitors, Hanna longs for the man who vowed never to utter the words "I love you." Through a series of glamorous intrigues, mesmerizing dances, and romantic melodies, Hanna and her true love will finally find their happily ever after.