Olivette: Opera Comique, In Three Acts (1881)

Olivette: Opera Comique, In Three Acts (1881) is a French operetta by Edmond Audran. The story is set in the 18th century and revolves around the character of Olivette, a young and beautiful peasant girl who falls in love with the nobleman Marquis de Ch�����teauneuf. However, their love is not accepted by society due to their different social status.The operetta is filled with catchy tunes and witty lyrics, and features a range of colorful characters such as the scheming Countess, the bumbling Mayor, and the lovestruck farmer. The music is a mix of classical and popular styles, with lively dance numbers and romantic ballads.Olivette was a popular success when it premiered in Paris in 1881, and it went on to be performed in theaters all over the world. It is still performed today, and is considered one of Audran's most enduring works. This edition of the operetta includes the full libretto in French, as well as an English translation and notes on the production history of the piece.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.