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. It was Strauss' second operetta and based on

Victorien Sardou Victorien Sardou ( , ; 5 September 18318 November 1908) was a French dramatist. He is best remembered today for his development, along with Eugène Scribe, of the well-made play. He also wrote several plays that were made into popular 19th-centur ...

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.Traubner (2003) p. 115

Roles

References

Notes Sources * * Traubner, Richard (2003
''Operetta: A Theatrical History''
Routledge. {{DEFAULTSORT:Karneval in Rom, Der Operas by Johann Strauss II German-language operettas 1874 operas Operas Operas based on plays Operas based on works by Victorien Sardou