Der Rosenkavalier, the Rose-Bearer: Comedy for Music in Three Acts (1912)

Der Rosenkavalier, also known as The Rose-Bearer, is a comedic opera in three acts written by Hugo von Hofmannsthal in 1912. The story takes place in 18th-century Vienna and follows the complicated love triangle between the Marschallin, a married woman in her thirties, her young lover Octavian, and the handsome Count von Faninal. The Marschallin is torn between her love for Octavian and her duty to her husband, while Octavian falls in love with the beautiful Sophie, the daughter of Count von Faninal. The plot thickens when the Marschallin arranges for Octavian to present a silver rose to Sophie on behalf of the Count, resulting in a series of misunderstandings and comedic situations. The opera is known for its lush orchestration and beautiful arias, as well as its exploration of themes such as love, duty, and the passing of time. Der Rosenkavalier has become a staple of the operatic repertoire and is considered one of the greatest works of the early 20th century.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.