Episode 4
Donald Macleod explains how Offenbach's success was challenged by the difficulties created by the advent of the Third Republic.
The advent of the Third Republic presented several challenges for Offenbach. A naturalised Frenchman, he experienced some critcism at home and also from his birth country, Germany. Furthermore the political upheaval had changed the artistic climate. Parisian audiences had an appetite for romance. In order to succeed in this new atmosphere, Offenbach would need to adapt his musical outlook. Presented by Donald Macleod.
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Jacques Offenbach
La Diva - L'air disait-il
Performers: Diana Montague (Jeanne), London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry (conductor)
- Opera Rara: Orr243.
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Jacques Offenbach
Vert-Vert - death of the parrot song
Performers: Colin Lee (Valetin/Vert Vert), Geoffrey Mitchell Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, David Parry (conductor)
- Opera Rara: ORR243.
- 10.
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Jacques Offenbach
Fantasio - excerpts
Performers: Anne Sofie Von Otter (mezzo Soprano), Magali Leger (soprano), Marc Minkowski (director)
- Deutsche Grammophon: DG4715012.
- 4.
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Jacques Offenbach
Orphee aux Enfers - Deuxieme tableau
Performers: Jean-Paul Fouchecourt (Pluto), Laurent Naouri (Jupiter), Etienne Lescroart (Mercury), Lydie Pruvot (Juno), Jennifer Smith (Diana), Chorus and Orchestra of the Nationa Opera of Lyon, Grenoble Chamber Orchestra, Marc Minkowski (conductor)
- EMI: CDS556725 2.
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Jacques Offenbach
Pomme d' Api
Performers: Mady Mesple ( Catherine), Jean-Philippe Lafont (Rabastens), Leonard Pezzino (Gustave), Philharmonic Orchestra of Monte Carlo, Manuel Rostenthal (Conductor)
- EMI: CDM 7493612.
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- Thu 27 Dec 201212:00BBC Radio 3
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