Comic Opera in Three Acts
English Lyrics by ADRIAN Ross
English Dialogue by CHARLES H. E. BROOKFIELD
From the French of Messrs. MEILHAC and HALEVY Music by OFFENBACH
Arranged and abridged for broadcasting
Characters :
The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein Wanda (a peasant, betrothed to Fritz) Fritz (a recruit)
Prince Paul (Son and Heir of the Elector of Steis-stein-steis, etc.)
Baron Puck (Chamberlain) Nepomuc (Aide-de-Camp)
General Boum (Commander-in-Chief) *
Baron Grog (Emissary of the Elector of Stoisstein-steis, etc.) Colonel Marcobrunner Officers in the Grand
Captain Hochhc m - Duchess's Army
Lieutenant Nierstein Oga
Amelie Maids of Honour
Ladies of the Court, Officers, Ushers. Soldiers and Vivandierers
THE BIRMINGHAM STUDIO CHORUS
THE BIRMINGHAM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
Conducted by JOSEPH LEWIS
Act I.—An Encampment. Morning
(Four days elapse)
Act II.—State Apartment in the Palace. Afternoon A tTTT /Scene 1. — The Crimson Suite. Evening.
Act III Scene 2.—A Market Place. Dawn