It premiered in Berlin in 1875 and was a huge success, later playing on many stages around the world including London and New York City, where it was equally well-received.

Ignaz Brüll was an Austrian pianist and composer who became associated with the circle around Johannes Brahms in Vienna.

[2] Das goldene Kreuz is based on a story by Mélesville which involves an emotional drama of mistaken identities during the Napoleonic Wars.

[3] Das goldene Kreuz premiered in Berlin at the court opera on 22 December 1875[3][4] with huge success.

[6] It was performed often in Germany until it was banned by the Nazi regime due to the composer's Jewish origins.