Victoria and Her Hussar is a rare pearl of the glamorous revue-operetta that is not often presented. Even in Mörbisch, this piece could only be heard twice: in 1960 and most recently in 1973, over forty years ago with Johannes Heesters, amongst others. This does no harm to the popularity of the melodies, however: “Meine Mama war aus Yokohama”, “Mausi, süß warst du heute Nacht”, “Reich mir zum Abschied noch einmal die Hände” and “Pardon, Madame” are just a few of the evergreens that invite listeners to sing along.

Artists

Dagmar Schellenberger (Countess Victoria), Andreas Steppan (John Cunlight, US Ambassador), Michael Heim (Stefan Koltay, Hussar Calvary Captain), Jeffrey Treganza (Count Ferry), Verena Barth-Jurca (O-Lia San, Ferry’s Bride), Andreas Sauerzapf (Jancsi, Koltay’s Fellow), Laura Scherwitzl (Riquette, Chambermaid), Tibor Szolnoki (Belá Pörkölty, Mayor of Doroszma) & Rui Dos Santos (Japanese Priest)

Mörbisch Festival Orchestra & Mörbisch Festival Choir, David Levi