Composer

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Jacques Offenbach

Genre

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Opera

Style

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Operetta

Compose Date

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ca. 1866 - 1873

First Performance

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1866

Average_duration

:

80:39

La vie parisienne is an operetta composed by Jacques Offenbach, with a libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy. The operetta was first performed on October 31, 1866, at the Théâtre du Palais Royal in Paris, France. The plot of La vie parisienne revolves around the lives of Parisians and their love for the city. The operetta is divided into four acts, each with its own distinct movement. The first act is set in a train station, where a group of Parisians are waiting for a train to take them to the city. The second act takes place in a fashionable Parisian salon, where the characters engage in witty banter and flirtation. The third act is set in a café, where the characters continue their revelry and indulge in drinking and dancing. The final act takes place in a ballroom, where the characters attend a grand ball. The characters in La vie parisienne are a mix of social classes, from the wealthy and fashionable to the working-class. The operetta satirizes the Parisian society of the time, poking fun at their obsession with fashion, love affairs, and social status. The music of La vie parisienne is lively and upbeat, with catchy melodies and dance numbers that capture the spirit of Parisian life. La vie parisienne was a huge success when it premiered in 1866, and it remains one of Offenbach's most popular works. The operetta has been performed countless times around the world, and it has been adapted for film and television. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless themes and catchy music, which continue to captivate audiences today.

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