The piece (also known as "Komm, Zigány") is the most famous tenor aria from Emmerich Kálmán's 1924 operetta, Countess Maritza ( Contesa Maritza ). Ion Dacian , Romania's most celebrated operetta tenor, is widely considered the definitive interpreter of this role in the Romanian language. Musical Context
: The operetta was first performed in Romania in 1927 by Nicolae Leonard's troupe. Contesa Maritza- Zi-i, igan - Ion Dacian
: Known in English as "Play, Gypsy" or "Come, Gypsy," it is a passionate czardas that showcases the "Magyar melancholy" and soulful passion typical of Kálmán's work. The piece (also known as "Komm, Zigány") is
The National Operetta Theatre in Bucharest is named after Ion Dacian to honor his legacy. : Known in English as "Play, Gypsy" or
: The theatre continues to stage Contesa Maritza , featuring modern soloists like Alfredo Pascu or Florin Budnaru in the role made famous by Dacian. Contesa Maritza
: His famous recording (often approximately 7:20 in length) was released by the Romanian label Electrecord and is featured on the album Arii Din Operete . History at the "Ion Dacian" Theatre
: It premiered at the Ion Dacian National Operetta and Musical Theatre on December 16, 1967, using a Romanian libretto by V. Timuș and M. Păun.