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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jacques_OffenbachJacques Offenbach - Wikipedia

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   May 3, 2024 · Jacques Offenbach. Jacques Offenbach ( / ˈɒfənbɑːx /) [n 1] 20 June 1819 – 5 October 1880) 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 ...

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     OFFENBACH : Orpheus in the Underworld "Galop Infernal" [HD]

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     Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld (Zubin Mehta, New York Philharmonic)

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3. www.youtube.com › watchOffenbach: Overture from ,,Orpheus in the Underworld" (VPO ...

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   Apr 25, 2024 · Jacques Offenbach (1819 - 1880): Overture from ,,Orpheus in the Underworld"Conductor: Lorin Maazel (1930 - 2014)Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Recorded on 01....

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pluto_(mythology)Pluto (mythology) - Wikipedia

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   5 days ago · Pluto (mythology) In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Pluto ( Greek: Πλούτων, Ploutōn) was the ruler of the Greek underworld. The earlier name for the god was Hades, which became more common as the name of the underworld itself. Pluto represents a more positive concept of the god who presides over the afterlife.

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   What is the story of Orpheus based on?

   • The mythological story of Orpheus dates back to ancient Greece. Orpheus was a talented musician and poet who fell in love with Eurydice, a beautiful nymph. However, tragedy struck when Eurydice was bitten by a snake and died. Distraught, Orpheus decided to descend into the underworld to try and bring her back to life.

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   Who wrote Orpheus in the underworld?

   • His first full-length operetta, Orphée aux enfers ("Orpheus in the Underworld"), was presented in October 1858. Offenbach, as usual, spent freely on the production, with scenery by Gustave Doré, lavish costumes, a cast of twenty principals, and a large chorus and orchestra.

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   How did Orpheus bring Eurydice back to life?

   • However, tragedy struck when Eurydice was bitten by a snake and died. Distraught, Orpheus decided to descend into the underworld to try and bring her back to life. Through the power of his music, Orpheus was able to convince Hades, the god of the underworld, to allow him to take Eurydice back to the world of the living.

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   How did Orpheus convince Hades to take Eurydice back?

   • Through the power of his music, Orpheus was able to convince Hades, the god of the underworld, to allow him to take Eurydice back to the world of the living. However, there was a catch: Orpheus was not allowed to look back at Eurydice until they had reached the surface.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchOrpheus in the Underworld (Offenbach) Furman University

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   Apr 16, 2024 · Sarah Reese Lyric Theatre at Furman UniversityFurman Symphony OrchestraGrant Knox, Director and ChoreographerHailey Anthum Hunter, Music DirectorSimón Gollo,...

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7. www.theepochtimes.com › bright › orpheus-in-operaOrpheus in Opera: Musical Adaptations of the Greek Myth

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Orpheus, the great Thracian musician, whose voice and instrumental skills charmed the furies of the underworld, is a natural hero for a musical drama, and one of the most popular stories in opera.

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   Apr 29, 2024 · The Story of Orpheus. The mythological story of Orpheus dates back to ancient Greece. Orpheus was a talented musician and poet who fell in love with Eurydice, a beautiful nymph. However, tragedy struck when Eurydice was bitten by a snake and died. Distraught, Orpheus decided to descend into the underworld to try and bring her back to life.

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   1 day ago · Important Myth: Orpheus in the Underworld Story told in detail in Ovid’s Metamorphoses Orpheus was an accomplished singer and lyre-player, married to Eurydice, with the power to create supernatural effects by playing his lyre Just after their wedding, Eurydice was bitten by a snake and died Orpheus, grief-stricken, ventures into the Underworld (undertakes a Katabasis) He convinces Charon to ...