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Orpheus in the Underworld and Orpheus in Hell are English names for Orphée aux enfers (French: [ɔʁfe oz‿ɑ̃fɛʁ]), a comic opera with music by Jacques Offenbach and words by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy.
Orpheus in the Underworld, comic operetta by French composer Jacques Offenbach (French libretto by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy), a satirical treatment of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus. It premiered on October 21, 1858, at the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens in Paris. The work’s best-known.
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Offenbach’s operetta is a satire of the famous Orpheus myth and features the popular ‘Can-can’. The reluctant Orpheus can rescue Eurydice from the underworld, on the condition he does not turn to look back at her. On their way out, however, Jupiter (who has since fallen in love with Eurydice) scares him into turning back.
Here’s everything you need to know about ENO’s production of Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld. It’s an all-singing all-dancing operetta by Jacques Offenbach Although based on the famous Orpheus myth, Offenbach has satirised the story, turning it on its head for his operetta.
Gods, goddesses, muses, shepherds, shepherdesses, lictors and spirits in the underworld. Orchestra. 1858 version. 2 flutes (2nd also piccolo), oboe, 2 clarinets, bassoon. 2 horns, 2 cornets, trombone. timpani, bass drum/cymbals, triangle, strings. Related Works. Pieces based on 'Orphée aux enfers'.
Orpheus in the Underworld and Orpheus in Hell are English names for Orphée aux enfers ( French: [ ɔʁfe oz‿ɑ̃fɛʁ] ), a comic opera with music by Jacques Offenbach and words by Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy.
