Operetta – Sheet Music & Scores

Operetta is the vital link between Opera and the Musical, it originated in Paris, and became highly popular in London and Vienna. Browse our sheet music and scores, and explore all the wonderful operettas on offer with Stretta Music today!

A Brief History of Operetta

In Paris in the middle of the 19th century, operetta, which is shorter and lighter than ’serious opera’, developed out of the highly popular opera comique. This new form, consisting of frivolous parodies of bel canto opera and Meyerbeer’s grand opéra, and contemporary society, was first penned by Jacques Offenbach.

In Vienna, news of Offenbach’s success spread quickly, and it inspired composers like Johann Strauss II to take up the call, and the first great Viennese operetta was his “Die Fledermaus”. In contrast to the French can-can, the Viennese operettas are famous for their Waltzes. As the operetta grew in popularity, composers tried to reach the more affluent audience, and operetta soon became less frivolous, and more political, reflecting the rise of nationalism in the country.

In London, 1871, theatre manager Richard D’Oyly Carte, seeing the developments on the continent, brought together the literary and musical talents of W.S Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan, to form the great operetta duo Gilbert & Sullivan. Their operettas were so popular, that ten years later, he built the Savoy Theatre will the sole purpose of producing Gilbert & Sullivan operettas.

In Germany, the Bavarian operettas, and the Berlin operettas were very popular, reaching their high point with Paul Abraham and his “Viktoria und ihr Husar” in 1929. After the National Socialists took power, his extremely successful and popular works were labelled ’degenerate’, and were struck from the repertoire.

Towards the end of the first half of the 20th century, many musicians left Europe for the USA, and they took with them all the joys and experience of operetta, and a new genre was born, the Musical.

A few Operetta links

DL: J. Strauss (Sohn): Ja, das Schreiben und das Lesen Coupl
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Ja, das Schreiben und das Lesen

Couplet (Zsupán) aus der Operette "Der Zigeunerbaron"
Transponierte Ausgabe

for: Voice (bass), piano

Sheet music

Item no.: 4027

2.50  €incl. VAT
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E. Kálmán: Die ganze Welt von Emmerich Kálmán, GesKlav
Emmerich Kálmán

Die ganze Welt von Emmerich Kálmán

Highlights aus "Die Csárdásfürstin", "Gräfin Mariza", "Der Zigeunerprimas", "Die Zirkusprinzessin", etc.
bearbeitet für Klavier, Gesang und optionales Instrumentalensemble

for: Voice, piano

Piano score

Item no.: 680148

14.90  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Giuditta, GsGchOrch (KA)
Franz Lehár

Giuditta

Musikalische Komödie in fünf Bilder

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 128232

38.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Ballsirenen! (Lippen schweigen,, Sinfo (KlavdirSt)
Franz Lehár

Ballsirenen! (Lippen schweigen, lockt zum Reigen)

Walzer aus der Operette "Die lustige Witwe"

for: Symphonic orchestra

Piano part for conductor, Parts

Item no.: 309033

47.90  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Offenbach: Haeuptling Abendwind (KA)
Jacques Offenbach

Häuptling Abendwind

Operette Buffo in einem Akt

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 550477

60.00  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Das Land des Lächelns, GsGchOrch (KA)
Franz Lehár

Das Land des Lächelns

Romantische Operette in drei Akten
Klavierauszug mit Text

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 128212

33.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehar: Zigeunerliebe
Franz Lehár

Zigeunerliebe (1910)

Romantische Operette in drei Akten

Piano reduction

Item no.: 128169

33.95  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Strauß (Sohn): Die Fledermaus, Sinfo (Part.)
Johann Strauß (Sohn)

the Bat

Overture to the Operetta

for: Symphonic orchestra

Score

Item no.: 374447

26.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
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Das neue Operettenbuch 1, GesKlav

Das neue Operettenbuch 1

Die schönsten Operettenmelodien in ungekürzten Originalausgaben und vollständigen Texten

for: Voice, piano

Music score (anthology)

Item no.: 288101

17.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
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J. Offenbach: Monsieur Choufleuri restera c, GesGchOrch (KA)
Jacques Offenbach

Monsieur Choufleuri restera chez lui le...

Opérette-bouffe en un acte
Offenbach Edition Keck

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 677519

37.00  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Offenbach: Ein Ehemann Vor Der Tuer
Jacques Offenbach

Ein Ehemann vor der Tür (1859)

Operette in einem Akt

Piano reduction

Item no.: 443606

34.00  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Offenbach: Die Insel Tulipatan - L'ile de, GsGchOrch (KA)
Jacques Offenbach

Die Insel Tulipatan – L'ile de tulipatan

Bouffonerie in einem Akt

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 744882

35.00  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Offenbach: Die Verlobung bei der Laterne (1857) (KA)
Jacques Offenbach

Die Verlobung bei der Laterne

Operette in einem Akt
Le Mariage aux Lanternes

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 444902

32.00  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
DL: J. Strauss (Sohn): Im Feuerstrom der Reben aus der Opere
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Im Feuerstrom der Reben

aus der Operette "Die Fledermaus"

for: 3 voices (SMezT), piano

Sheet music

Item no.: 1633

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J. Offenbach: La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolste, GsGchOrch (KA)
Jacques Offenbach

La Grande-Duchesse de Gérolstein – Die Großherzogin von Gerolstein 1

Opéra-bouffe en 3 actes et 4 tableaux
1er et 2e actes
Offenbach Edition Keck

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 607378

55.00  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
DL: J. Offenbach: Cancan aus der Operette
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Jacques Offenbach

Cancan

aus der Operette "Orphée aux enfers"

for: 2 violins [flute, clarinet (B-flat)], cello [bassoon], harpsichord [piano]

Score, parts (pdf download)

Item no.: 1526

7.50  €incl. VAT
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Die Fledermaus, Ges (KA)

Die Fledermaus

Vocal Score

for: Voice

Piano reduction

Item no.: 318153

28.99  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–4 weeks.
J. Offenbach: La Périchole, GsGchOrch (KA)
Jacques Offenbach

La Périchole

A Comic Opera in three acts
Kalmus Classic Edition

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 603586

33.95  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Gern hab' ich die Frau'n geküsst, GesKlav (EA)
Franz Lehár

Girls were made to love and kiss

Lied (Paganini), Nr. 9 aus der Operette "Paganini"

for: Voice, piano

Single edition

Item no.: 667079

9.95  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Die Lustige Witwe, GsGchOrch (KA)
Franz Lehár

Die Lustige Witwe

Operette in drei Akten
Miniatur-Klavierauszug

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 306791

23.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
In stock. Delivery time: 1–3 working days (de)
DL: A. Sullivan: Three little Maids (Drei kleine Maedel) Ter
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Arthur Seymour Sullivan

Three little Maids (Drei kleine Mädel)

Terzett aus der Operette "The Mikado or the Town of Titipu"

for: Women's choir (SAA) [3 solo voices], piano

Sheet music

Item no.: 1977

2.30  €incl. VAT
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R. Stolz: Venus in Seide (KA)
Robert Stolz

Venus in Seide

Oper/Operette

for: Piano Reduction

Piano reduction

Item no.: 617023

84.99  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 5–7 working days (de)
F. Lehar: Eva
Franz Lehár

Eva

Piano reduction

Item no.: 306792

57.65  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
E. Kalman: Graefin Mariza - Potpourri
Emmerich Kálmán

Gräfin Mariza

Potpourri

for: Accordion

Item no.: 128093

9.95  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Der Graf von Luxemburg, GsGchOrch (KA)
Franz Lehár

Der Graf von Luxemburg

Operette in drei Akten

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 128161

37.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz, Salono (KlavdirSt)
Franz Lehár

Dein ist mein ganzes Herz

Lied aus der Operette
"Das Land des Lächelns"

for: Salon orchestra

Piano part for conductor, Parts

Item no.: 273940

27.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Offenbach:
Jacques Offenbach

"Ah! quel diner je viens de faire"

Arie aus der Operette "La Périchole"
N° 8b: Griserie - Ariette

for: Voice (mezzo-soprano), piano

Item no.: 635666

11.70  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
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E. Kálmán: Gräfin Mariza, GsGchOrch (KA)
Emmerich Kálmán

Gräfin Mariza

Operette in drei Akten

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 297870

38.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehár: Lehár - Melodien 2, GesKlav
Franz Lehár

Lehár - Melodien 2

30 Lieder und Tänze
in ungekürzter Originalfassung
mit vollständigen Texten

for: Voice, piano

Music score

Item no.: 128211

19.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
E. Kalman: Sag Ja Mein Lieb (Graefin Mariza)
Emmerich Kálmán

Sag ja mein Lieb, sag ja

for: Voice, piano

Single edition

Item no.: 131847

6.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
DL: K. Milloecker: Und da soll man noch galant sein Auftritt
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Carl Millöcker

Und da soll man noch galant sein

Auftritt Ollendorfs aus der Operette "Der Bettelstudent"
Transponierte Ausgabe für tiefe Stimme

for: Voice (BarB), piano

Sheet music

Item no.: 3274

3.50  €incl. VAT
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DL: C. Zeller: Ich bin die Christel von der Post Entreelied
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Carl Zeller

Ich bin die Christel von der Post

Entréelied der Christel aus der Operette "Der Vogelhändler"

for: Voice (soprano), piano

Sheet music

Item no.: 3258

3.00  €incl. VAT
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J. Strauß (Sohn): Schwipslied, GesKlav (EA)
Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Schwipslied

Einlage in "Eine Nacht in Venedig"
für Gesang und Klavier

for: Voice, piano

Single edition

Item no.: 169041

6.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
DL: J. Strauss (Sohn): Mein Herr Marquis Couplets der Adele
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Mein Herr Marquis

Couplets der Adele aus der Operette "Die Fledermaus" (2. Akt)

for: Voice (soprano), piano

Sheet music

Item no.: 1111

2.50  €incl. VAT
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F. Lehár: Die lustige Witwe, GsGchOrch (Part.)
Franz Lehár

Die lustige Witwe

Revidierte Neuausgabe 2013

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Score

Item no.: 587111

173.45  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
DL: J. Strauß (Sohn): Klänge der Heimat, GesSKlav
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Klänge der Heimat

Csárdás from the operetta "Die Fledermaus"

for: Voice (soprano), piano

Music score

Item no.: 724569

3.99  €incl. VAT
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DL: J. Strauß (Sohn): Wiener Blut, Klav
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Wiener Blut

Waltz

for: Piano

Music score

Item no.: 724267

3.99  €incl. VAT
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C. Zeller: Der Vogelhändler, GsGchOrch (KA)
Carl Zeller

Der Vogelhändler

Eine Operette in 3 Akten

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 199521

42.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
E. Künneke: Der Vetter aus Dingsda, GesOrch (KA)
Eduard Künneke

Der Vetter aus Dingsda

Operette in drei Akten

for: Solo voices, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 124876

64.99  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
In stock. Delivery time: 1–3 working days (de)
DL: J. Strauss (Sohn): Neue Pizzicato-Polka op. 449 (1893)
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Neue Pizzicato-Polka

op. 449 (1893)

for: 2 violins, viola, cello, double bass [string orchestra]

Score, parts (pdf download)

Item no.: 1593

6.50  €incl. VAT
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DL: J. Strauß (Sohn): Spiel ich die Unschuld vom Lande, GesS
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Spiel ich die Unschuld vom Lande

Arietta from the operetta "Die Feldermaus"

for: Voice (soprano), piano

Music score

Item no.: 724574

3.99  €incl. VAT
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H. Dostal: Flieger-Marsch (Kerzengrad ste, Mch4Klav (Klavpa)
Hermann Dostal

Flieger-Marsch (Kerzengrad steig ich zum Himmel)

aus der Operette "Der fliegende Rittmeister"
für Männerchor und Klavier

for: Male choir (TTBB), piano

Piano score

Item no.: 172403

8.55  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
F. Lehar: Wolgalied (Zarewitsch)
Franz Lehár

Wolgalied (Zarewitsch)

for: Zither (6 chords)

Backing sheet

Item no.: 144764

2.85  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
R. Benatzky: Im weißen Rössl, GsGchOrch (KA)
Ralph Benatzky

Im weißen Rössl

Singspiel in drei Akten

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Piano reduction

Item no.: 124875

89.99  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
DL: J. Strauss (Sohn): Bruederlein und Schwesterlein bearbei
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Johann Strauß (Sohn)

Brüderlein und Schwesterlein

bearbeitet für Violine (Oboe, C-Blockflöte) und Klavier

for: Violin [descant recorder/oboe], piano

Piano score, Solo part (pdf download)

Item no.: 1974

4.00  €incl. VAT
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F. Lehár: Die lustige Witwe, GsGchOrch (Stp)
Franz Lehár

Die lustige Witwe

for: Soloists, mixed choir, orchestra

Study score

Item no.: 616224

52.95  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
In stock. Delivery time: 1–3 working days (de)
E. Kalman: Melodien
Emmerich Kálmán

Melodien

for: Violin

Item no.: 128145

9.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–4 months
F. Lehár: Walzer-lntermezzo, GesKlav
Franz Lehár

Walzer-lntermezzo

"Lippen schweigen"
aus "Die lustige Witwe"

for: Voice, piano

Single edition

Item no.: 283506

7.70  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
J. Offenbach: Can-Can, Blaso (Part.)
Jacques Offenbach

Can-Can

Blasorchester
Partitur

for: Concert band

Score

Item no.: 894685

10.50  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 2–5 working days (de)
E. Kálmán: Die Bajadere, GesKlav
Emmerich Kálmán

Die Bajadere

Originale Unterhaltungsmusik

for: Voice, piano

Music score

Item no.: 248143

74.99  €incl. VAT, plus shipping
Delivery time: 5–7 working days (de)
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