The National Operetta Theatre in Bucharest is named after Ion Dacian to honor his legacy.
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
: 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.
: 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
: The operetta was first performed in Romania in 1927 by Nicolae Leonard's troupe.
