The 1844 ballet that Joseph Mazilier is noted for contained how many acts?
Joseph Mazilier Joseph Mazilier (1 March 1801, Marseilles – 19 May 1868, Paris) was a 19th-century French dancer, balletmaster and choreographer. He was born as "Giulio Mazarini". He was most noted for his ballets "Paquita" (1844) and "Le Corsaire" (1856). He created the role of James in "La Sylphide" with Marie Taglioni.
Der Waffenschmied Der Waffenschmied (The Armourer) is an opera (Singspiel) in three acts by Albert Lortzing. The German-language libretto was by the composer after Friedrich Wilheim von Ziegler's "Liebhaber und Nebenbuhler in einer Person" (Lover and Rival in One Person). This is often considered his third most popular work. His works are considered to be part of the Biedermeier period. It premiered in Vienna at the Theater an der Wien on 31 May 1846 conducted by Lortzing. The role of Marie was written with Jenny Lind in mind who he hoped would sing the part. The opera was eventually successful enough that Lortzing was offered the post of Kapellmeister at the theatre which he held until the revolution of 1848, when he had to return to Leipzig. Arnold Schönberg, arranged Lortzing’s "Waffenschmied“ for piano for 4 hands. The story is set in the city of Worms in the 16th century.