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Jacques Offenbach 20 June 1819 – 5 October 1880

Barcarolle "Belle nuit, ô nuit d’amour" from Tales of Hoffmann

Orpheus in the Underworld Can Can

Jacques OffenbachBy Nadar (1820–1910)Alternative nameslegal name: Gaspard-Félix Tournachonpseudonym: NadarDescriptionFrench photographer, caricaturist, writer and balloonistDate of birth/death6 April 182020 March 1910Location of birth/deathrue Saint-Honoréavenue Franklin-D.-RooseveltWork period1854–1910Work locationParisAuthority file: Q40116VIAF: 84808952ISNI: 0000000121418535ULAN: 500005199LCCN: n50014563NLA: 35553829WorldCatRestored byAdam CuerdenDescriptionBritishImage restorationist, composer, amateur photographer and artist, and WikipedianAs Adam lives in Britain, which makes it incredibly easy to acquire copyright in his works, he grants, if needed, an irrevokable license to use this work however you see fit. He requests attribution where possible, and realises that "where possible" means that that request is not legally enforcable. Adam Cuerden (talk) 15:44, 16 January 2022 (UTC)Date of birth8 June 1979Location of birthUnited States - This file comes from Gallica Digital Library and is available under the digital ID btv1b530922314, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16897301
Jacques Offenbach
By Nadar (1820–1910)Alternative nameslegal name: Gaspard-Félix Tournachonpseudonym: NadarDescriptionFrench photographer, caricaturist, writer and balloonistDate of birth/death6 April 182020 March 1910Location of birth/deathrue Saint-Honoréavenue Franklin-D.-RooseveltWork period1854–1910Work locationParisAuthority file: Q40116VIAF: 84808952ISNI: 0000000121418535ULAN: 500005199LCCN: n50014563NLA: 35553829WorldCatRestored byAdam CuerdenDescriptionBritishImage restorationist, composer, amateur photographer and artist, and WikipedianAs Adam lives in Britain, which makes it incredibly easy to acquire copyright in his works, he grants, if needed, an irrevokable license to use this work however you see fit. He requests attribution where possible, and realises that “where possible” means that that request is not legally enforcable. Adam Cuerden (talk) 15:44, 16 January 2022 (UTC)Date of birth8 June 1979Location of birthUnited States – This file comes from Gallica Digital Library and is available under the digital ID btv1b530922314, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=16897301

Jacques Offenbach was a German-born composer who became famous in France during the 19th century. He was born on June 20, 1819, in Cologne, but he moved to Paris when he was a young man. Offenbach is best known for his operettas, which are comedic musical theatre pieces. His most famous work, “Orpheus in the Underworld,” includes the popular “Can-Can” music, which is still performed today.

Offenbach wrote over a hundred operettas during his career, entertaining audiences with his witty and lively compositions. Despite his success, he faced challenges, including criticism and difficulties in getting his works staged. He continued to compose until his death on October 5, 1880. Today, Offenbach is celebrated as one of the pioneers of the operetta genre, and his works remain influential in the world of musical theatre.