Here’s a clear, engaging overview of Die Fledermaus, (title meaning: “The Bat”) was Johann Strauss II’s most famous operetta — a sparkling, witty, champagne‑soaked masterpiece of Viennese music and comedy.
premiered in 1874 and remains one of the most performed operettas worldwide, celebrated for its waltzes, farce, and festive New Year’s Eve setting.
The three‑act operetta (light opera with spoken dialogue) by Johann Strauss II, who was also known as the “Waltz King.”
Libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard Genée. Die Fledermaus was premiered 5 April 1874 at the Theater an der Wien in Vienna.
