The Woman without a Shadow, a Fairy Tale in Three Acts

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R Strauss Die Frau ohne Schatten, LA Opera 2003-2004 Season
Die Frau Ohne Schatten, a German comedy opera by Richard Strauss: opera plot synopsis, character description, and other Richard Strauss opera information.

 

The German fairy tale Die Frau Ohne Schatten (The Woman without a Shadow) in three acts was composed by Richard Strauss (June 11, 1864 – Sept 8, 1949). Libretto was written by H. von Hofmannsthal. The opera was first performed in Vienna, Volksoper, October 10, 1919. The setting is in the Empire of the Southeastern islands in legendary times.

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