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Is mumsnet going crazy or something?

204 replies

fio2 · 29/09/2004 09:10

I am fed up everyday of logging on to troll posts. cant something be done to stop this

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Marina · 30/09/2004 15:49

Back to New Grove Online:

Operetta
(It.: diminutive of ?opera?; Fr. opérette; Ger. Operette; Sp. opereta).
A light opera with spoken dialogue, songs and dances. Emphasizing music rich in melody and based on 19th-century operatic styles, the form flourished during the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th. During the 20th century it evolved into and was largely superseded by the Musical comedy. The term ?operetta? was originally applied in a more general way to describe works that were short, or otherwise less ambitious, derivatives of opera.

HTH ks!

ks · 30/09/2004 15:44

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CountessDracula · 30/09/2004 15:39

look look I've found it

Ein zwei drei vier -
Lift your stein and drink your beer!
Ein zwei drei vier -
Lift your stein and drink your beer

Drink! Drink! Drink!
To eyes that are bright as stars when they're shining on me
Drink! Drink! Drink!
To lips that are red and sweet as the fruit on the tree
Here's a hope that those bright eyes will shine
Lovingly, longingly soon into mine

May those lips that are red and sweet
Tonight with joy my own lips meet -

Drink! Drink! Let the toast start!
May young hearts never part!
Drink! Drink! Drink!
Let ev'ry true lover salute his sweetheart!

Drink! Drink! Drink!
To arms that are white and warm as a rose in the sun
Drink! Drink! Drink!
To hearts that will love one, only when I am the one
Here's a hope that those soft arms will twine
Tenderly, trustingly soon around mine

All I ask is the right to see
Those smiling eyes beguiling me -

Drink! Drink! Let the toast start!
May young hearts never part!
Drink! Drink! Drink!
Let ev'ry true lover salute his sweetheart!
Let's drink!

Marina · 30/09/2004 15:38

That is the Drinking Song from The Student Prince, ks.

OK, you're right CD, I checked New Grove Online (perk of job) and G & S are squarely listed under "Operetta". Do feel a la Mike Leigh (Topsy Turvy) that this sometimes unfairly detracts from their originality and many other talents.

CountessDracula · 30/09/2004 15:38

Do you mean Drink Drink Drink from The Student Prince ks?

lou33 · 30/09/2004 15:38

I am saying nothing at this point.

ks · 30/09/2004 15:36

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conker · 30/09/2004 15:35

are you sure she didnt just have a boyfriend round ks?

ks · 30/09/2004 15:33

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JanH · 30/09/2004 15:32

There's one called Jeronimo!

conker · 30/09/2004 15:32

it doies actually list gilbert and sullivans pirates of penzance

Marina · 30/09/2004 15:31

conker there is stuff in this genre that makes listening to a comb binder in motion very appealing. Ks, eeek. Franz Lehar? Offenbach? Sigmund Romberg?

JanH · 30/09/2004 15:31

Isn't G & S Light Opera?

CountessDracula · 30/09/2004 15:31

Ahem Gilbert and Sullivan is operetta!

This will confirm it

conker · 30/09/2004 15:31

here is a definition

lou33 · 30/09/2004 15:31

does this help?

conker · 30/09/2004 15:29

here you go ks, this will confuse you even more!

ks · 30/09/2004 15:29

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ks · 30/09/2004 15:28

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Marina · 30/09/2004 15:27

Austrian or French nonsense! Musical doilies as opposed to D'Oyly Carte. I hope it is not going to be Pritt-sticks drawn over this at Christmas

JanH · 30/09/2004 15:26

Bohemian Operetta?

conker · 30/09/2004 15:26

operetta is what queen used to do, isnt it? in 'that' somg. cant remember the friggin' name of it now

ks · 30/09/2004 15:25

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lou33 · 30/09/2004 15:24

Ks, I think your last comment belongs on the wetting knickers thread responding to my dungeon, please post in the appropriate place in future. I thank you.

Marina · 30/09/2004 15:22

HOY! Gilbert and Sullivan is ENGLISH OPERA, not operetta!