When i found these cds on amazon i just had to buy them. Just a month ago, theyve introduced something new to the public. Jacques offenbach ecoutez jacques offenbach sur deezer. It was premiered in 1866 and, amongst other things, seeks to parody parisian society of the period, something many of offenbach s works do, which contributed both to his popularity and also to his demise during his lifetime. Musicians who have made paris their home including jacques offenbach who turns 200 this week. Jacques offenbach was a germanfrench composer, cellist and impresario of the romantic. See all productions see calendar you are a professional. Born in cologne in 1819, offenbach was the seventh of ten children. What this version presents is a live performance, with acres of german dialogue, performed by singing actors. Expect tuneful, vivacious music, dancing including the famous cancan, wonderful costumes and scenes of. A satirical romp poking barbs into the thick skin of second empire paris, it s updated to a farcical sendup of a contemporary paris populated by thrillhungry tourists and euroseeking natives, both groups with sex on their minds. It follows the somewhat problematic version of the same show a few years ago that was set to revive operetta in a fresh and modern way in the netherlands.
Paroles jacques offenbach paroles des plus grandes. For those who prefer to hear this complete although i have removed the dialogue, of which there was a. Marc minkowski, vincent huguet et kader attou conjuguent leur. Pour toutes nos videos, visitez notre page youtube officielle en cliquant sur le lien ci. A great deal of thought went into this 1991 lyon opera production by alain francon of offenbachs classic 1866 opera bouffe, but somehow a vital ingredient or two went missing en route.
Originariamente composta in 5 atti 1866, fu poi trasformata in 4 atti e rappresentata al theatre des varietes di. There have been other recordings in german translation, including a more or less complete one on philips nla. Paroles jacques offenbach paroles des plus grandes chansons. A nice place to chill with friends on a rainy night.
They only have the wine cellar and a small portion of the bakery. The parisian life, 1892 oil on canvas painting by juan luna. The score itself is enchanting, and the tale of innocent foreigners being misguided around paris by some of its more rackety inhabitants a wryly humorous one. It was premiered in 1866 and, amongst other things, seeks to parody parisian society of the period, something many of offenbachs works do, which contributed both to his popularity and also to his demise during his lifetime. The cebu branch has far more beautiful and romantic ambience while the qc branch has far more knowledgeable staff. Theatre du palaisroyal, paris 31 october, 1866 holborn theatre, london 30 march, 1872 adaptation by f. Idle parisians gather in front of the saintlazare railway station to watch the arrival of foreign tourists. The story recounts the amorous adventures and misadventures of a swedish baron and baroness on their parisienne holiday. This work was offenbachs first fulllength piece to portray contemporary parisian life, unlike his earlier period pieces and mythological subjects. Livret dopera, bichromie surimpression, 16p, papier offset.