"Central Park," a triptych of one-act pieces sharing the same setting, makes language a reaquired priority.

It is, however, a one-act piece, a genre not regularly staged at most opera houses, and so is rarely seen.

Although a full-length opera or musical can cost $56,000 to $465,000, a one-act piece might be commissioned for as little as $20,000.

In seven weeks he composed La jolie parfumeuse, which, as with the one-act piece, perfectly suited her talent.

During the 1860s, he produced at least 18 full-length operettas, as well as more one-act pieces.

Lloyd Webber decided the piece would work well on the stage if paired appropriately with another one-act piece.

Originally short, one-act pieces, burlesques were later full-length shows, occupying most or all of an evening's programme.

Ballet Theater, of course, also dances one-act pieces.

He also wrote several more one-act pieces.

The work has generally been regarded as the best of Rameau's one-act pieces.