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Pre-War Rave Reviews of Joseph Beer's First Two Operas:
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“...The premiere of Der Prinz Von Schiras
was given in all its splendor, which means
for its young composer, Joseph Beer, an extraordinary
success for his very first work... The composer
orchestrated sumptuously for instruments and wrote
splendid arias for the lead singers, modern yet
flourishing... The music is of great dramatic intensity
and very good stage-wise.”
—Die Stunde,
April 5, 1934
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“...sensational success of an operetta [Polnische
Hochzeit] of grand scale, with fiery melodies and
splendid orchestration. An enduring work...”
—Das Echo, April
5, 1937
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“...certainly a grand operetta with enduring value. ”
—Neue Wiener
Journal, April 5, 1937
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“...The operetta Polnische Hochzeit received
extraordinary applause!”
—Neue Wiener
Tagblatt, April 6, 1937
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“...[Polnische Hochzeit] doubtless fulfills the
compelling desire of all Stadttheater for a powerfully
crafted stage production both as to music and lyrics. It
was a formidable success as soon as it premiered, each
number had to be encored several times over.”
—Bohemia Prag,
October 5, 1937
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“...With Polnische Hochzeit, everything seems perfect!
It has a great ambience, and one is constantly
entertained. Its rich treasure of melodies is the great
surprise of the evening.”
—Brüxer Zeitung,
November 2, 1937
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“…The operetta received a fiery and enthusiastic
welcome... ”
—Die Zeit,
Prague, Nov. 10, 1937
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"...This operetta had an incredible success!"
—Mährisch-Ostrauer Morgenzeitung , Dec. 22, 1937
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“...The Czech premiere of Polnische Hochzeit was an
uninterrupted success! “
—Olmütz Hlas
Lidu, Jan. 26, 1938
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