IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF OFFENBACH

The stories behind the masterpieces

An episode from the series IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF…

Synopsis

Although often remembered solely for the famous “French Cancan” tune, Jacques Offenbach was nonetheless one of the most popular composers of his time.

This episode traces the rise of a musician in search of recognition whose works, from “Orpheus in the Underworld” to “La Belle Hélène”, delighted audiences during the Second Empire and earned him international fame.