The Merry Widow

J. C. Williamson presents, "The Merry Widow", playing at Her Majesty's Theatre, Saturday 30th October, 1909.

Set in the glittering world of Belle Époque Paris, this novel tells the story of a wealthy widow pursued by suitors desperate to win her hand - and her fortune. Based on Franz Lehár's beloved operetta, this book is a lively, romantic romp through the upper echelons of European society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Expertly arranged Vocal Score by Franz Lehár from the Kalmus Edition series. This is from the Romantic era.

A definitive reference for the diction, pronunciation and translation of Lustige Witwe authored by the leading authority (Nico Castel) on opera diction.

The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.