Dover Offenbach Jacques - Songs From The Great Operettas
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Essential Information About This Book
Essential Information About This Book
- A Major Offenbach Collection: 38 must-have songs from 14 operettas, selected to (re)discover the sparkling spirit of the composer.
- Authentic Facsimiles: scores reproduced from original editions, sometimes featuring characterful illustrated covers.
- Ideal for Singing: complete French texts directly on the music pages, perfect for working on diction and operetta style.
- More Accessible: a dedicated section offers English translations, useful for understanding the meaning, preparing an interpretation, or studying the repertoire.
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Summary of This Book
This volume honors Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), a major figure in French operetta, through a panorama of 38 popular arias. The content gathers pieces from 14 works, with a strong presence of the most famous titles: four songs from Orphée aux enfers, five from La belle HélÚne, four from La vie parisienne, six from La Grande Duchesse de Gérolstein, seven from La Périchole, and three from La fille du tambour-major, among others. The scores are reproduced from original sources: some come from separate parts, others from piano-vocal reductions, ensuring a faithful approach to the musical material.
Designed for singers, accompanist pianists, and lovers of lyric repertoire, this collection facilitates musical work and interpretation thanks to the French texts printed throughout the pages. A separate section provides English translations, useful for contextualizing the humor, wordplay, and expressiveness typical of Offenbach. The song selection was made by Antonio de Almeida, a renowned conductor and Offenbach specialist, who also provides an enlightening introduction to guide listening, stylistic understanding, and the discovery of the represented operettas.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Opera | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Jacques Offenbach | Genre | operetta score (song collection) |
| Instrumentation | voice and piano | Language | French (texts) and English (translations) |
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Questions frequently asked
How many Offenbach airs are included in this collection?
The volume includes 38 popular airs from 14 works by Jacques Offenbach. The selection notably features 7 songs from La PĂ©richole and 6 from La Grande Duchesse de GĂ©rolstein.
What instrumentation is intended for these operetta scores?
The scores are designed for voice and piano. They are therefore aimed at singers working with a pianist accompanist.
Are the song texts in French?
The French lyrics are printed throughout the pages, with a separate section providing their English translations.
Which famous operettas are represented in Songs From The Great Operettas?
The selection includes 4 airs from Orpheus in the Underworld, 5 from La belle HĂ©lĂšne, and 4 from La vie parisienne. Three songs from La fille du tambour-major are also included. Other works complete this overview of 14 operettas.
Do the scores reproduce the original musical sources?
The pieces are reproduced from original sources, including separate parts and piano-vocal reductions. The introduction and selection are by Antonio de Almeida, a conductor specializing in Offenbach.
