Der Töpfer (The Potter) is a singspiel, described as a komische Oper, in one act by Johann André. The libretto was by the composer. The work was one of the first German operas to be published in full score.
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The opera was first performed in Hanau on 22 January 1773. It was a success and was praised by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe for its simplicity and beauty.
| Role | Voice type | Premiere Cast, 22 January 1773 (Conductor:) |
|---|---|---|
| Marthe | soprano | |
| Hannchen, her daughter | soprano | |
| Gürge, a peasant | tenor | |
| Amschel, a Jew | bass |
Marthe, hoping to win a lottery, tries to put off the marriage of her daughter Hannchen to Gürge with the intention of making a better match.