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: While many conductors ignore it, some archival-style recordings, such as the one featuring Joan Sutherland, include "Butterflies" as a nod to its historical success.

Enter a musical "lost treasure" that owes its existence to the bustling theaters of Edwardian London. A Song for the "Gaiety Girls" butterflies_die_lustige_witwe

The next time you see a production of The Merry Widow , keep an ear out. While you likely won't hear about these "Butterflies," they remain a fascinating footnote in how a Viennese classic became a global fashion and musical phenomenon. : While many conductors ignore it, some archival-style

One of those additions was It wasn't written for the lead, Hanna Glawari, but for a "grisette"—one of the high-kicking, decorative dancers who represent the bohemian spirit of Paris. In the 1907 production at Daly's Theatre, it featured Mabel Russell and served as a high-energy dance number that helped the show rack up a staggering 778 performances. Why You Haven't Heard It While you likely won't hear about these "Butterflies,"

: You can still find the English-language version of the song in certain highlights scores .

The Song the World Forgot: The Curious Case of “Butterflies”

: Most modern productions use the original Viennese score, which doesn't include the "London interpolations".