Jacques Offenbach (20 June 1819 – 5 October 1880) was a German-born French composer, cellist and impresario of the romantic period. He is remembered for his nearly 100 operettas of the 1850s–1870s and his uncompleted opera The Tales of Hoffmann. He was a powerful influence on later composers of the operetta genre, particularly Johann Strauss, Jr. and Arthur Sullivan. His best-known works were continually revived during the 20th century, and many of his operettas continue to be staged in the 21st. The Tales of Hoffman remains part of the standard opera repertory.
Offenbach's music is as individually characteristic as that of Delius, Grieg or Puccini – together with range and variety. Efforts to present critical editions of Offenbach's works have been hampered by the dispersion of his autograph scores to several collections after his death, some of which do not grant access to scholars.
The FSSO will be playing the renowned composer's work ''Orpheus in the Underworld'' at the next concert on 10 March,
Tickets are:
R150 (adults)
Students, on presentation of valid card: R100.00
Pensioners, on presentation of valid card: R100.00
Block bookings of 10 or more: R100.00
Children (6 to 18 years): R50.00
R150 (adults)
Students, on presentation of valid card: R100.00
Pensioners, on presentation of valid card: R100.00
Block bookings of 10 or more: R100.00
Children (6 to 18 years): R50.00
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