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Jacques Offenbach
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Jacques Offenbach was a German-born French composer, cellist and impresario. He is remembered for his nearly 100 operettas of the 1850s to the 1870s, and his uncompleted opera The Tales of Hoffmann. He was a powerful influence on later composers of the operetta genre, particularly Franz von Suppé, Johann Strauss II and Arthur Sullivan. His best-known works were continually revived during the 20th century, and many of his operettas continue to be staged in the 21st. The Tales of Hoffmann remains part of the standard opera repertory.
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Birth
1819
Death
1880
First book
1849
Years writing
31
Jacques Offenbach was a prolific composer who created an impressive catalog of 477 works throughout his life.
Born in Cologne, this artist of German-Jewish descent became a fundamental figure in 19th-century French music.
Beyond his role as a composer, he excelled as a talented cellist and a dynamic theater manager.
His genius reached its peak with masterpieces such as the opera The Tales of Hoffmann and the operetta Orpheus in the Underworld.
As a Kapellmeister and conductor, Offenbach defined the operetta genre, leaving an indelible legacy in the history of musical drama.