song "Merano"

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"Merano" is a musical number from the stage musical *Chess* that introduces the setting and atmosphere of the international chess tournament held in the Italian town of Merano.

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instanceOf song
associatedWork Chess (Broadway production)
linked to: Chess (musical)

Chess (West End production)
basedOnRealEvent World Chess Championship 1981 in Merano
composer Benny Andersson
Björn Ulvaeus
countryOfSetting Italy
describes international chess tournament in Merano
firstAppearanceIn Chess (concept album)
linked to: Chess (musical)
functionInMusical establishes setting and atmosphere
opening exposition number
genre musical theatre
show tune
hasChoralSections true
hasOrchestralAccompaniment true
hasTheme intersection of sport, politics, and media
language English
lyricist Tim Rice
lyricsBy Tim Rice
musicalIntroducedIn Chess (1984 concept album)
linked to: Chess (musical)
musicBy Benny Andersson
Björn Ulvaeus
narrativeRole frames upcoming chess championship
introduces town to audience
notableRecording Chess original London cast recording
Chess original concept album recording
originalMedium stage musical
originalProductionLocation London West End
linked to: West End of London
originalProductionTheatre Prince Edward Theatre
originalProductionYear 1986
originCountryOfWork United Kingdom
partOf Chess
partOfFranchise Chess (musical)
performedBy ensemble cast of Chess
placementInShow early in Act I
setIn Alpine resort town of Merano
setting Merano, Italy
linked to: Merano
style anthemic
quasi-promotional song
subject media spectacle of international sports events
tourism promotion of Merano
tempo moderate to upbeat
vocalForces chorus
ensemble
workType stage musical song

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Chess hasPart song "Merano"