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The Danube Maiden

In short: Compare the Vienna and Berlin stage records for the Danube Maiden.

The Danube Maiden · The river’s water spirit FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 137 The Danube Maiden Compare the Vienna and Berlin stage records for the Danube Maiden. Origin Danube water-spirit legends and the Viennese stage tradition. Atlas record 1798 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF The river’s water spirit Reach¹ 2/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 2 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Danube water-spirit legends and the Viennese stage tradition.

In this tradition, the Danube is home to a water spirit who can speak to people. Hensler and Kauer’s musical adaptation was staged in Vienna in 1798 and in Berlin in 1801. The Atlas line follows the stage work between those cities.

Dated records and sources

  1. 1798 · Vienna, Austria
    Hensler & Kauer · Das Donauweibchen · Vienna premiere
  2. 1801 · Berlin, present-day Germany
    Hensler & Kauer · Die Nymphe der Donau · Berlin performance

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