Lehár’s “The Land of Smiles” with Piotr Beczała at Multikino cinemas across Poland
The Opernhaus Zürich production, first shown in 2017, was back by popular demand in July 2024. Andreas Homoki directed Franz Lehár’s “The Land of Smiles”, with Fabio Luisi taking over the musical direction. Tenor Piotr Beczała performed the role of Su-Chong, interpreting, among others: the famous aria ” You Are My Heart’s Delight.” He was accompanied on stage by Julia Kleiter (Liza).
The operetta tells the story of a Viennese girl, Lisa, who falls in love with a Chinese prince. She moves to his homeland and embarks on a new life. She realizes she is unable to come to terms with the customs prevailing at the Chinese court, which are so completely different from those in Europe. Despite her great and reciprocated love for Su-Chong, Liza decides to return to Austria.