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Offenbach (1819-1880)

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La pericole" is a hit operetta by Offenbach, who became a popular composer after his first success with "Orphée de l'inferno" in 1858, following "Hélène de la vie", "Life in Paris", "Bluebeard", and "The Grand Duchess of Gerolstan". It is said that Napoleon III, who was the target of Offenbach's satire, greatly enjoyed this operetta, which bitterly satirizes the misbehavior of the rulers of the time as well as the manners and customs of the world. In this production, Stephanie Dusztrack, who is well known in Japan, sings and plays the title role with great skill. Philippe Talbot as the lover Piquillo, Tassis Christoyannis, Eric Huchet, and other expert singers of Offenbach's operettas will support her. Julien Leroy, who began his career as assistant conductor of the Ensemble Intercontemporain and is now active mainly in France, will bring Offenbach's music, which is full of joy and pathos, to life. Valérie Rousseau's colorful pop stage design adds a big flourish to this performance. (C)RS