Jacques Offenbach
Birth Place: FRANCE
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Review: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN, Royal Ballet and Opera (Nov 8, 2024)
ORFEO AN LOS INFIERNOS Comes to Teatro Colon (Oct 21, 2024)
Review: Bernheim Brings His Well-Schooled HOFFMAN to the Met with Elan (Sep 27, 2024)
Review: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN, Royal Ballet and Opera (Nov 8, 2024)
ORFEO AN LOS INFIERNOS Comes to Teatro Colon (Oct 21, 2024)
Review: Bernheim Brings His Well-Schooled HOFFMAN to the Met with Elan (Sep 27, 2024)
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Review: THE TALES OF HOFFMANN, Royal Ballet and Opera
Damiano Michieletto brings plenty of pizzazz to Offenbach's crowdpleaser, but wastes some of his on-stage talents
Damiano Michieletto brings plenty of pizzazz to Offenbach's crowdpleaser, but wastes some of his on-stage talents
ORFEO AN LOS INFIERNOS Comes to Teatro Colon
Orfeo en los infiernos es una opereta francesa compuesta por Jacques Offenbach, con libreto de Hector Crémieux y Ludovic Halévy. Se considera la primera opereta larga, ya que las obras anteriores de Offenbach eran de un solo acto. Orfeo no solo es más larga, sino que también presenta un enfoque musical más audaz.
Orfeo en los infiernos es una opereta francesa compuesta por Jacques Offenbach, con libreto de Hector Crémieux y Ludovic Halévy. Se considera la primera opereta larga, ya que las obras anteriores de Offenbach eran de un solo acto. Orfeo no solo es más larga, sino que también presenta un enfoque musical más audaz.
Review: Bernheim Brings His Well-Schooled HOFFMAN to the Met with Elan
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
The Met performed the season’s first TALES OF HOFFMANN (LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN), by Jacques Offenbach, with libretto by Jules Barbier and Michel Carre, also a Sher production, and it was a different story.
HADESTOWN Star André De Shields To Host ORPHEUS SINGS At Orchestra Lumos
After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.
After acting as narrator for the Orpheus myth in Hadestown on Broadway, Tony-winner André De Shields will host Orchestra Lumos' 'Orpheus Sings'.
LES BRIGANDS Comes to the Paris Opera in September
Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach comes to the Palais Garnier from 21 September 2024 to 12 July 2025.
Les Brigands by Jacques Offenbach comes to the Palais Garnier from 21 September 2024 to 12 July 2025.
Review: ORPHEUS IN HELL at The Castle Opera In Szczecin
A comic opera with music by Jacques Offenbach, directed by J.J. Polonski, the master of the Polish magical music scene (look at The Beaty and The Beast or Pippin!), which brings the opera feerie into a modern version. Laughter, wild metaphors, fabulous costumes, and a sprinkle of fairy tale magic are mixed like a smoothie made by a unicorn on a sugar high.
A comic opera with music by Jacques Offenbach, directed by J.J. Polonski, the master of the Polish magical music scene (look at The Beaty and The Beast or Pippin!), which brings the opera feerie into a modern version. Laughter, wild metaphors, fabulous costumes, and a sprinkle of fairy tale magic are mixed like a smoothie made by a unicorn on a sugar high.
In Double Bill Theatro Sao Pedro presents Offenbach's THE SONG OF FORTUNIO and MESDAMES DE LA HALLE
The Song of Fortunio and Mesdames de La Halle are part of the collection of satirical works by the German composer who became a reference in the creation of operettas. Recitals will be performed by the Opera Academy and the Youth Orchestra of Theatro Sao Pedro, with stage direction by Ines Bushatsky and musical direction by Andre Dos Santos.
The Song of Fortunio and Mesdames de La Halle are part of the collection of satirical works by the German composer who became a reference in the creation of operettas. Recitals will be performed by the Opera Academy and the Youth Orchestra of Theatro Sao Pedro, with stage direction by Ines Bushatsky and musical direction by Andre Dos Santos.
Review: SONGBIRD at Kennedy Center
There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night. And those plentiful tragedies are also often further burdened with overbearing scores, turgid storylines, super-large casts and strident if not shrill performances.
There’s an awful lot of death in opera, Timothy O’Leary, the general director of Washington National Opera, lamented on a recent opening night. And those plentiful tragedies are also often further burdened with overbearing scores, turgid storylines, super-large casts and strident if not shrill performances.
PUCCINI, BUSONI, OFFENBACH and ROSSINI Announced Among the Attractions of Theatro Sao Pedro's 2024 Season
The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.
The lyrical season will feature 12 titles, such as Turandot, by Busoni, Gianni Schicchi, by Puccini, Le Comte Ory, by Rossini, among others. The program also includes ballets, cinema and music, and concerts in a year in which São Pedro establishes partnerships with the Cinemateca, the São Paulo Companhia de Dança and guest orchestras.
Video: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
Check out the new video of Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos.
Check out the new video of Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos.
Photos: First Look at Ramin Karimloo & Isabel Leonard in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Ramin Karimloo's operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird opposite Isabel Leonard, one of America’s leading mezzo-sopranos. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole.
Palm Beach Opera Presents THE TALES OF HOFFMANN at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) continues its record-breaking season with Jacques Offenbach's spellbinding “The Tales of Hoffmann” Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Palm Beach Opera (PBO) continues its record-breaking season with Jacques Offenbach's spellbinding “The Tales of Hoffmann” Friday, March 1 through Sunday, March 3 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
Ramin Karimloo Will Make Operatic Debut in Washington National Opera's SONGBIRD
Ramin Karimloo will make his operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird this March. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole.
Ramin Karimloo will make his operatic debut in Washington National Opera's Songbird this March. Songbird is a new adaptation of Jacques Offenbach’s operetta La Périchole.
New Orleans Opera General And Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Lyall Dies at 76
The New Orleans Opera Association has sadly announced the passing of its General and Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Lyall. Maestro Lyall fought his battle of cancer from his diagnosis in April 2023 until his death on Friday, January 5, 2024.
The New Orleans Opera Association has sadly announced the passing of its General and Artistic Director Emeritus Robert Lyall. Maestro Lyall fought his battle of cancer from his diagnosis in April 2023 until his death on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Palm Beach Opera Opens 2024 Season With TOSCA
Featuring high-voltage drama and a sensuous score, all set against the backdrop of real-life locations in Rome, Palm Beach Opera opens its highly-anticipated 2024 Season with Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca,” 100 years after that great composer’s death in November 1924.
Featuring high-voltage drama and a sensuous score, all set against the backdrop of real-life locations in Rome, Palm Beach Opera opens its highly-anticipated 2024 Season with Giacomo Puccini’s “Tosca,” 100 years after that great composer’s death in November 1924.
Aires Otoñales Ofrecerá Un Viaje Por Las Emociones Humanas En El Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Discover the emotional journey of human emotions in the concert 'Aires otoñales' at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera. Mezzosoprano Estefanya Márquez and soprano Alejandra Toledo will present arias from the opera tradition. Free admission on November 10th at 6:30 PM.
Discover the emotional journey of human emotions in the concert 'Aires otoñales' at the Museo Mural Diego Rivera. Mezzosoprano Estefanya Márquez and soprano Alejandra Toledo will present arias from the opera tradition. Free admission on November 10th at 6:30 PM.
Palm Beach Opera Reveals Star-Studded Cast for 2024 Season
Palm Beach Opera has announced the world-class cast for its 2024 Season, which features Puccini’s “Tosca,” Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman,” and for the first time in 15 years, Bellini’s “Norma,” all beginning in January next year. Learn more about the cast and the full season here!
Palm Beach Opera has announced the world-class cast for its 2024 Season, which features Puccini’s “Tosca,” Offenbach’s “The Tales of Hoffman,” and for the first time in 15 years, Bellini’s “Norma,” all beginning in January next year. Learn more about the cast and the full season here!
The Greek National Opera Presents Laurent Pelly's Production Of Offenbach's LE VOYAGE DANS LA LUNE, July 12-13
The Greek National Opera partners with one of the most important and historic opera houses in Europe, the Opéra Comique in Paris, for an adaptation of Jacques Offenbach's Le Voyage dans la Lune, staged and with costumes by the acclaimed French director Laurent Pelly, and featuring the children's and youth choruses of both institutions.
The Greek National Opera partners with one of the most important and historic opera houses in Europe, the Opéra Comique in Paris, for an adaptation of Jacques Offenbach's Le Voyage dans la Lune, staged and with costumes by the acclaimed French director Laurent Pelly, and featuring the children's and youth choruses of both institutions.
QUEEN MAB'S ALARMINGLY MANDATORY BRIDAL SHOWER to Premiere at The 2023 Hollywood Fringe Festival
This summer's Hollywood Fringe Festival will see the world premiere fundraiser event of a one-hour one-woman musical comedy featuring the Artistic Director of New Musicals Inc, Elise Dewsberry; with book and lyrics by New Musicals Inc. Executive Director Scott Guy and music by Jacques Offenbach. Additional music by Max Bruch, Michele Esposito, and Ken Neufeld.
This summer's Hollywood Fringe Festival will see the world premiere fundraiser event of a one-hour one-woman musical comedy featuring the Artistic Director of New Musicals Inc, Elise Dewsberry; with book and lyrics by New Musicals Inc. Executive Director Scott Guy and music by Jacques Offenbach. Additional music by Max Bruch, Michele Esposito, and Ken Neufeld.
ORPHEUS IN THE UNDERWORLD to be Presented at Opera Ithaca This Month
Opera Ithaca will present a new production of Jacques Offenbach's sinfully delightful Orpheus in the Underworld on April 28th and 29th at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.
Opera Ithaca will present a new production of Jacques Offenbach's sinfully delightful Orpheus in the Underworld on April 28th and 29th at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Jacques Offenbach written?
Jacques Offenbach has written 25 shows including La Belle Hélène (Composer), La Jolie Parfumeuse (Composer), The Gay Parisienne (Composer), Orpheus in the Underworld (Composer), Madame Favart (Composer), Béjart: Ballet of the Twentieth Century (Composer), Barbe-Bleue (Composer), The Grand Duchess of Gérolstein (Composer), Paris and Helen (Composer), La Chanson de Fortunio (Composer), Les Brigands (Composer), Les Géorgiennes (Composer), Le Roi Carotte (Composer), The Princess of Trébizonde! (Composer), The Alsatians (Composer), La Belle Hélène (Composer), Tales of Hoffmann (Librettist), The Love Song (Composer), Helen (Composer), Helen Goes to Troy (Composer), The Happiest Girl in the World (Composer), Anatol (Composer), La Belle (Source Material), La Belle Hélène (Composer), The Wicked World of Bel Ami (Composer).
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