The Gay Hussars
operetta by Kálmán
Also known as: “Tatárjárás”
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The Gay Hussars is an operetta by Emmerich Kálmán, a prominent composer of Viennese operetta. Kálmán incorporated Hungarian elements into his music, giving his works a distinct flavor and joie de vivre. The Gay Hussars, his first stage work, was successful in Vienna and performed internationally. Kálmán was a leading figure in the final era of Viennese operetta, a genre that often features waltz tunes and lighthearted themes.12
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