Karl Costa

Austrian public official, writer, and librettist (1832–1907) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Karl Costa (2 February 1832 — 11 October 1907) was an Austrian public official, writer and librettist.[1] He is known as a folk poet and for his librettos. He was photographed by Rudolf Krziwanek (1843—1905).[2] His work was part of several Carl Millöcker operettas.[3]

Gravestone

He was born in Vienna. His second marriage was to Rosa Goldstern (1862–1916). She was Jewish.[4] Felix Costa was their son.[5]

Costa died in Vienna.[6]

Works

  • Leichte Kavallerie,
  • The Lightning Girl, Ein Blitzmädel, (1877)[3] wrote the libretto
  • Ein Kassastück (1877)[3]
  • Ihr Korporal (1878)[3]
  • Himmelschlüssel (1878)[3]
  • Der Mann im Monde (1882)[3]

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