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Lulu

170

German

Synopsis

The opera follows the rise and fall of Lulu, a femme fatale who destroys her lovers. Among them is Countess Geschwitz, a lesbian who is hopelessly in love with Lulu. Geschwitz helps Lulu escape prison, is betrayed, and ultimately is killed by Jack the Ripper while professing her love for Lulu.

Composer

Alban Berg (1885–1935)

Lyricist / Librettist / Playwright

Alban Berg (1885–1935)

Year of composition/publication / premiere

1929–1935 (unfinished at Berg's death); completed by Friedrich Cerha (1979). Premiere of complete opera: 24 February 1979.

Genre

Opera

LGBTQAI+ category

Lesbian

Level of centrality

Secondary character

Characters

Countess Geschwitz

Voice type

Mezzo-Soprano

Pronouns

she/her

Publisher / Rights holder

Universal Edition

Where to buy / access the work

Performance rights

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