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Marta Eggerth and Franz Lehar: Films and Operetta Legacy
This podcast, created and hosted by Jane Knox-Kiepura, describes the close artistic relationship between Franz Lehar and Marta Eggerth in films and operettas. Franz Lehar has often been referred to as the King of Operetta famous for The Merry Widow among others. Conversely, Marta Eggerth was often known as the Queen of Operetta. Marta would make six films involving Lehar’s music with many songs composed especially for her.
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By Marjan Kiepura, pianist and Jane Knox, host and narratorThis podcast, created and hosted by Jane Knox-Kiepura, describes the close artistic relationship between Franz Lehar and Marta Eggerth in films and operettas. Franz Lehar has often been referred to as the King of Operetta famous for The Merry Widow among others. Conversely, Marta Eggerth was often known as the Queen of Operetta. Marta would make six films involving Lehar’s music with many songs composed especially for her.