The Converted Drunkard

The Upper Austrian Opera Studio presents Christoph Willibald Gluck’s comic opera "The Drunken Convert" in a translation by Franz Rühlmann. The plot is based on Louis Anseaume’s text and tells the story of Zipperlein, a man who divides his life between wine and marriage plans, and his fond-of-drinking friend Lukas. However, their plans meet with resistance: Zipperlein’s wife is annoyed by his excessive alcohol consumption, and his niece refuses to marry the alcoholic Lukas—she prefers her lover Anton. To change the situation, the two are subjected to a cunning trick.

The opera combines humorous dialogue with a charming story and is performed in a special setting: the Music Theatre Restaurant "Das Anton" creates a cozy, almost intimate atmosphere that directly involves the audience in the action. Gluck’s music underscores the lively dynamics between the characters, making the production an entertaining experience.