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Biography tracing his part in the founding of the operetta and light opera, and, by extension, musical theater. Includes link to Real Audio RAM file of Orpheus in the Underworld.


Lesson Tutor: Classical Composer Biography Jacques Offenbach

Offenbach was the main founder of \'operetta\' (light opera with dialogue). This was a genre which led toward the musical theatre of the 20th century.

1876 - 20th Century - Barcarolle - Biography - Cello - Classical - Composer - Conductor - Der Offenbacher - Donizetti - Ernest Guirand - Eta Hoffman - Herminie D\'alcain - Jacob Eberst - Jaques Offenbach - La Vie Parisienne - Le Jolie Parfumeuse - Les Bouffes Parisiens - Mozart Of The Champs Elysees - Music - Nicolai - Operetta - Orchestra - Orpheus In The Underworld - Paris Conservatoire

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