A Night at the Opera Author:Ray Smith And what a night it is! The small German city of Waltherrott is inaugurating its upgraded transit system. In honour of this great event, the Burgermeister and other dignitaries are attending a performance of Carl Maria von Strumpt's masterpiece, 'Der Hosenkavalier'. This poignant and bittersweet comedy perfectly expresses the spirit, the humour,... more » the gaiety of the city -- Yes, what a night, and what a book!« less