The piece (also known as "Komm, Zigány") is the most famous tenor aria from Emmerich Kálmán's 1924 operetta, Countess Maritza ( Contesa Maritza ). Ion Dacian , Romania's most celebrated operetta tenor, is widely considered the definitive interpreter of this role in the Romanian language. Musical Context
: His famous recording (often approximately 7:20 in length) was released by the Romanian label Electrecord and is featured on the album Arii Din Operete . History at the "Ion Dacian" Theatre Contesa Maritza- Zi-i, igan - Ion Dacian
The National Operetta Theatre in Bucharest is named after Ion Dacian to honor his legacy. The piece (also known as "Komm, Zigány") is
: It is performed in Act I by the protagonist, Count Tassilo (under the alias Béla Törek). He sings it while alone on the estate, reflecting on his lost status and longing for his home in Vienna. History at the "Ion Dacian" Theatre The National
: It premiered at the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre on December 16, 1967, using a Romanian libretto by V. Timuș and M. Păun.
The piece (also known as "Komm, Zigány") is the most famous tenor aria from Emmerich Kálmán's 1924 operetta, Countess Maritza ( Contesa Maritza ). Ion Dacian , Romania's most celebrated operetta tenor, is widely considered the definitive interpreter of this role in the Romanian language. Musical Context
: His famous recording (often approximately 7:20 in length) was released by the Romanian label Electrecord and is featured on the album Arii Din Operete . History at the "Ion Dacian" Theatre
The National Operetta Theatre in Bucharest is named after Ion Dacian to honor his legacy.
: It is performed in Act I by the protagonist, Count Tassilo (under the alias Béla Törek). He sings it while alone on the estate, reflecting on his lost status and longing for his home in Vienna.
: It premiered at the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre on December 16, 1967, using a Romanian libretto by V. Timuș and M. Păun.
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