Die Fledermaus

This set of photos were taken in 2007. They were taken backstage as a photoshoot with the Opera Carolina cast.

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

Die Fledermaus is a German opera composed by Johann Strauss II.

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

The opera tells the story of love, deception, and pain through practical jokes, in three acts. Two men switch places and must find their way out the unique situations they have found themselves in.

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

This opera has been called other names such as, The Flittermouse or The Bat.

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

Originally this opera was an operetta composed by Strauss, but was converted into a German libretto by Karl Haffner and Richard and Genee.

Die Fledermaus Backstage PhotoOpera Carolina

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