Deli Dolu: Cemal Reşit Rey's Legendary Operetta
Deli Dolu, Composed with the mastery of Cemal Reşit Rey and penned by Ekrem Reşit Rey, it holds an important place on the Turkish stage as an operetta. This work, which began to be staged in three acts in 1934, is one of the most beautiful examples of Turkish operettas. In this article, Deli Dolu We will provide detailed information about the history, themes, characters and stage performances of the operetta.
History and Importance of Operetta
When Cemal Reşit Rey returned to Turkey in the early 1930s, he composed many operettas in order to develop the musical culture of the country. Deli Dolu, attracts attention with both its musical structure and staging. The work was staged at Darülbedayi between 1932-1942 and was met with great interest. During this period, Cemal Reşit Rey took important steps to familiarize the public with polyphony.
Themes and Main Idea
Deli Dolu, hypocrisy, insincerity and questioning family ties. The main idea of the work is to reveal the hypocrisy of social relations and individuals. Although it was written a hundred years ago, these themes, which are still valid today, allow the audience to find something they can relate to. The story of the work revolves around love, intrigue and conflict, while also offering an entertaining narrative.
Rotation of Characters and Roles
Deli Dolu, draws attention with its rich cast of characters. The main characters in the work and the artists who take turns are as follows:
- Isaac: Cagrı Köktekin / Berk Özbek
- Joseph: Alp Köksal / Bahadır Özkoca
- Marika: Esra Akcan Abacıoğlu / Şebnem Ağrıdağ Kışlalı
- Katina: Sevim Ateş / Esen Demirci / Ayçin Sürücüer
- David: F. Kilic Aslan / Anil Onder
- Prof. Silberstein: Mehmet Tukel Acar / Ufuk Karakoç
- Marlene: Aysenur A. Haksoy / Busegul Yalcin
- Pervin: Aslı Ayan / Anna Sirel Etyemez / Özlem Soydan
- Javad: Bülent Külekçi / Yoel Keşap
- Sabiha: İpek Zehra Evre / Nursel Yazman
- Lore: Ali Murat Erengul / Berk Dalkilic
- Firuz: Hazal Ata / Okan Fidan
- Accountant: Cagdas Bektas / Fatih Cakmak
- Girl 1: Bezmi Hazal Ekşi / Betül Görgülü Memik
- Girl 2: M. Banu Ergun / Gulcin Ozmaldar
Stage Performance and Musical Structure
Staged by Şebnem Özsaran Deli Dolu, will be staged by the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Orchestra under the direction of Murat Kodallı. The musical arrangement was made by Aytuğ Ülgen and Ulaş Kurugüllü. The work exhibits a structure where dialogues are at the forefront, allowing the acting to be more prominent than the music. This offers the audience a deeper experience.
Visual and Audio Design
The set design of the work is by Zeki Sarayoğlu, costume design is by Serdar Başbuğ, lighting design is by Taner Aydın and choreography is by Çiğdem Erkaya Öztürk. These visual elements strengthen the atmosphere of the operetta and enrich the audience's experience. Volkan Akkoç is the conductor of the Istanbul State Opera and Ballet Choir, which further increases the quality of the musical performance.
Show Dates and Venue
Deli Dolu, on December 13, 16 and 24 Kadıköy It will meet with art lovers at the Süreyya Opera Stage. These screenings offer the opportunity to watch this work, which is an important part of Turkish operetta history. It is an event not to be missed for art lovers.
Conclusion
Deli Dolu, is an operetta that reflects the genius of Cemal Reşit Rey and draws attention with its deep themes and entertaining story. Aiming to offer the audience both an entertaining and thought-provoking experience, this work will be remembered on Turkish stages for many years.
