Operetta is by its very nature socially irresponsible and politically incorrect. Few operettas are more socially irresponsible than Franz von Suppé's 1876 effort Fatinitza; a coarse, high-kicking, cross-dressing opus set smack dab in the grinding horrors of the Crimean War. Vladimir is a Russian lieutenant with a touch of Ed Wood in his soul, dressing up as Fatinitza and winning the passionate, undying devotion of General Kantschukoff. In his male identity, Vladimir is likewise taken with the General's daughter Lydia. When ...
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Operetta is by its very nature socially irresponsible and politically incorrect. Few operettas are more socially irresponsible than Franz von Suppé's 1876 effort Fatinitza; a coarse, high-kicking, cross-dressing opus set smack dab in the grinding horrors of the Crimean War. Vladimir is a Russian lieutenant with a touch of Ed Wood in his soul, dressing up as Fatinitza and winning the passionate, undying devotion of General Kantschukoff. In his male identity, Vladimir is likewise taken with the General's daughter Lydia. When Lydia is whisked off by the Turks, Fatinitza poses as her maid in order to remain close to her. The truth comes out as Lydia is inducted into a Turkish harem, and with the help of Vladimir's friend Julian, Lydia's freedom is achieved. At war's end, poor foolish General Kantschukoff is still seeking Fatinitza, and Vladimir introduces himself as Fatinitza's sister, explaining that she has died. Although the General is crushed by the news, he allows Vladimir to marry Lydia. This work...
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