Neivi Martínez Shines as Hanna Glawari in “Die lustige Witwe” Germany Tour

With charm, warmth, and a voice of luminous elegance, soprano Neivi Martínez captivated audiences across Germany in her portrayal of Hanna Glawari, the celebrated “Merry Widow” in Franz Lehár’s beloved operetta Die lustige Witwe.

Presented by the Johann Strauß Operette Wien and organized by Konzertdirektion Schmidtke GmbH, this extensive Germany tour brought Viennese operetta tradition to life in 22 performances between December 2024 and January 2025.The production toured renowned cultural venues from Bad Wörishofen to Nürtingen, filling theaters with Lehár’s timeless melodies, dazzling choreography, and the unmistakable spirit of Vienna.

Martínez, a Universal Music artist and Ambassador for Peace, infused her Hanna Glawari with both grace and wit — embodying the sophisticated melancholy that makes Lehár’s heroine so captivating. Her interpretation, praised for its vocal finesse and emotional depth, highlighted her unique ability to merge operatic brilliance with human warmth.

“Singing Hanna is like dancing between laughter and nostalgia,” Martínez reflected. “Every performance is a love letter to Vienna — and to the joy that music brings when shared with others.”

Her performances took place in cities including Bad Wörishofen, Ehingen, Bad Homburg, Bingen am Rhein, Marburg, Limburg, Leverkusen, Solingen, Tuttlingen, and Nürtingen, among many others. Everywhere, she was met with enthusiastic applause and glowing admiration from audiences of all ages.

The tour — produced by Konzertdirektion Schmidtke, known for its dedication to preserving Europe’s operetta legacy — featured the Johann Strauß Operette Wien ensemble, celebrated for its elegant orchestral sound and authentic Viennese flair.

Beyond the music, the production served as a living bridge between Austria and Germany, reaffirming the enduring vitality of operetta as a genre of both sophistication and joy.

For Martínez, based between Vienna and Mexico, this tour was not only an artistic triumph but also a heartfelt journey. Known for her expressive interpretations that transcend languages and borders, she continues to build an international career devoted to musical excellence and cultural connection.

“Operetta,” she says, “is a celebration of life — it reminds us that even in elegance, there’s laughter, and even in nostalgia, there’s hope.”

As the final curtain fell in Nürtingen, audiences stood in ovation — proof that the Merry Widow still knows how to dance her way into hearts.