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The operetta features a humorous and satirical interpretation of the classic Greek myth, focusing on the troubled relationship between Orpheus and Eurydice. When Eurydice is taken by Pluto, Orpheus ventures into the underworld for her rescue, only to discover that she prefers the underworld's revelry over returning with him. Renowned for its vibrant music and irreverent tone, this work has been widely performed and adapted, solidifying its place in operatic tradition. The edition is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance.
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Orphee Aux Enfers, Jacques Offenbach
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- Released
- 2009
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- Title
- Orphee Aux Enfers
- Subtitle
- An Operetta In Four Tableaux (1868)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jacques Offenbach
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2009
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781104148393
- Description
- The operetta features a humorous and satirical interpretation of the classic Greek myth, focusing on the troubled relationship between Orpheus and Eurydice. When Eurydice is taken by Pluto, Orpheus ventures into the underworld for her rescue, only to discover that she prefers the underworld's revelry over returning with him. Renowned for its vibrant music and irreverent tone, this work has been widely performed and adapted, solidifying its place in operatic tradition. The edition is a facsimile reprint, preserving its cultural significance.