from Act I of the German opera
Die Lustige Witwe by Franz Lehár
Libretto: Victor Léon
Role: Hanna Glawari, a rich widow
Voice Part: soprano Fach: lyric soprano
Setting: The Pontevedrian Embassy, Paris, early 20th century
Synopsis: Hanna enters the party and is immediately surrounded by a large number of male admirers. She expresses her appreciation for their attention, which she mentions is probably because of her wealth.