The operetta TheCircus Princess by Hungarian composer Emmerich Kálmán, premiered in 1926, represents the pinnacle of his work in the genre of Viennese operetta. It reflects the post-war atmosphere of the 1920s and the influence of new musical styles.

The opera was first performed at the world-renowned Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg in 1979 and has remained part of its repertoire almost continuously ever since. In this work, the composer introduces young audiences to the rich and complex world of opera, from a vibrant live orchestra and demanding yet melodic solo parts to the atmosphere of the theatre as a magical space of dreams.