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The Nuns' Chorus is an extract from the operetta Casanova by Johann Strauss. Seducteur 'par excellence', soldier, spy, diplomat, writer and adventurer Giacomo Casanova lived in Venice during the 18th century and is known above all for his conquests of women. Worried at the inquiries being made by certain Venetien husbands, he flees the town and we find him in a Bohemian castle where he has been welcomed by the Duke of Waldstein who suggests he should make an inventory of the vast library there. However, our hero is fascinated by his own written works with which he attempts to lure the serving-girl Laura Brock. In this aria and dialogue with the nuns, the soprano cornet tells of the juxtaposition between the devout (chorale) and the attempted seductions of Casanova (waltz).

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The Nuns' Chorus (O Madonna, auf uns sieh) is from the 1928 operetta "Casanova," which was arranged by Ralph Benatsky (1884-1957) from the music of Johann Strauss Jr.. The Nuns' Chorus itself, according to Andrew Lamb's book "150 Years of Popular Musical Theatre" (p. 227), was adapted from Strauss' operetta "Blindekuh" (1878).


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The Nuns' Chorus was composed by Franz von Suppé. It is a well-known piece from his operetta "Boccaccio," which premiered in 1879. The chorus is celebrated for its lively melody and is often performed in concert settings. Suppé was a prominent figure in the 19th-century operetta scene, known for his vibrant and accessible compositions.


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Who had more freedom monks or nuns?

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