The Duesseldorf Opera House Presents THE GYPSY PRINCESS Tonight

Düsseldorf, Germany - Widely regarded as Emmerich Kálmán's best work, "The Gypsy Princess" is the story of revue star Sylva Varescu, who loves Edwin, son of a princely Viennese family, but is aware that Edwin is forbidden by his family to marry her due to their differences in social standing.

The role of Sylva Varescu will be performed by ensemble member Nataliya Kovalova, and her lover Edwin by Bernhard Berchthold, guest star at German Opera on the Rhine. Other cast members include Aïsha Tümmler as Countess Stasi, Cornel Frey as her partner Boni, and Bruno Balmelli as Feri Bácsi. Opera house conductor Lukas Beikircher will be musical director.

For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.operamrhein.de.

The city's tourism office is offering hotel and city specials for many of the city's great event, including the performances of The Gypsy Princess. The travel package called "Düsseldorf à la Card" can be booked right from the tourism office's website at http://www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de/en/hotel-packages/duesseldorf-a-la-card/. Prices start at €49 per night per person based on double-occupancy for a 2-3 star hotel in the city center and at €95 per person for a 4-5 star hotel. All packages include breakfast, a Düsseldorf Welcome Card (free public transportation within city limits, plus more than 40 free or reduced admissions to city attractions), and a city information package.