Orpheus in the underworld: act 2 ‘infernal gallop’ by jacques offenbach
offenbach completed his opera ‘orpheus in the underworld’ 1858, with the premiere performance begin given in october the same year at the théâtre des bouffes-parisiens in paris. the opera is a parody of the classical tale of orpheus and eurydice, however this version was adapted for comic or bizarre effect and was designed to ridicule the ruling government of the time in france.
the dance ‘infernal gallop’ is performed in the second half of act 2.
Orpheus in the underworld: act 2 ‘infernal gallop’ by jacques offenbach
offenbach completed his opera ‘orpheus in the underworld’ 1858, with the premiere performance begin given in october the same year at the théâtre des bouffes-parisiens in paris. the opera is a parody of the classical tale of orpheus and eurydice, however this version was adapted for comic or bizarre effect and was designed to ridicule the ruling government of the time in france.
the dance ‘infernal gallop’ is performed in the second half of act 2.
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