The celebrated star singer Sylva Varescu and the construction magnate's son Edwin are a couple who shouldn't be together. Their class prejudices, societal expectations, and fear of scandal are too great. But amidst grand staircases, waltzes, and champagne-fueled revelry, a dance on the edge of a volcano begins: full of joie de vivre, contradictions, and melancholy.

The Csárdás Princess

Halle Opera House

With the premiere of "The Csárdás Princess," Emmerich Kálmán established himself as one of the operetta world's greats. With hits like "You Can't Do Without Women," "That's Love," "The Girls, the Girls," and "Let's Do It Like the Swallows," he won over the hearts of audiences, transporting them into the glamorous world of the theater with the story of the dazzling chansonnière Sylva Varescu.

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A festive hall, round tables with a view of the musicians from all seats, plus fresh coffee and cake. The popular series of pavilion concerts offers all of this again this season.

Emmerich Kalmán

Events

Past events

Feb 27 - Mar 15, 2026

The Csárdás Princess · Staatskapelle Halle

Oct 18, 2025 - Feb 8, 2026

The Csárdás Princess · Oper Leipzig

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