"Le Petit Ménestrel: Offenbach raconté aux enfants" is a delightful and educational journey into the world of Jacques Offenbach, perfectly curated for young audiences. Released on January 1, 2004, under Universal Music Division Decca Records France, this album spans a concise yet engaging hour, offering a unique blend of storytelling and music.
The album is structured as a narrative, taking listeners through the life and works of Jacques Offenbach. It begins with tracks that chronicle Offenbach's early years and his rise to prominence in the Parisian music scene. The story is interwoven with excerpts from his most famous operetta, "La Belle Hélène," providing a taste of his musical genius.
Highlights include the invigorating "Marche de l'oie" and the enchanting "Trio patriotique," which showcase Offenbach's ability to blend humor, wit, and melody. The album is not just a collection of songs but a carefully crafted introduction to the life and works of one of the most influential composers of the 19th century.
Perfect for both children and adults, this album is an excellent way to introduce young listeners to the world of classical music and the timeless compositions of Jacques Offenbach.
L'adolescence d'OffenbachJacques Offenbach, Roger Carel, Liliane Patrick, Gaetan Jor, Michel Derain, Louison Roblin, Olga Valery
Les débuts difficiles d'OffenbachJacques Offenbach, Roger Carel, Liliane Patrick, Gaetan Jor, Michel Derain, Louison Roblin, Olga Valery
Offenbach et le triomphe des bouffes-ParisiensJacques Offenbach, Roger Carel, Liliane Patrick, Gaetan Jor, Michel Derain, Louison Roblin, Olga Valery
L'offenbachiade avec hortenseJacques Offenbach, Roger Carel, Liliane Patrick, Gaetan Jor, Michel Derain, Louison Roblin, Olga Valery
L'apogée d'OffenbachJacques Offenbach, Roger Carel, Liliane Patrick, Gaetan Jor, Michel Derain, Louison Roblin, Olga Valery
Offenbach, compositeur de la gaîtéJacques Offenbach, Roger Carel, Liliane Patrick, Gaetan Jor, Michel Derain, Louison Roblin, Olga Valery
La Belle Hélène / Acte I: Introduction et choeur vers tes autelsJacques Offenbach, Choeur De L'Opera Du Rhin, Gunter Wagner, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard
La Belle Hélène / Acte I: Le jugement de Paris: Au mont IdaJacques Offenbach, Remy Corazza, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard
La Belle Hélène / Acte II: Invocation à vénus : "On me nomme hélène la blonde" - ExtraitsJacques Offenbach, Jane Rhodes, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard
La Belle Hélène / Acte II: Marche de l'oie : "Le voici, le roi des rois" - ExtraitsJacques Offenbach, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard, Choeur De L'Opera De Vienne, Gunter Wagner
La Belle Hélène / Acte II: Scène du jeu : "Vous le voyez" - ExtraitsJacques Offenbach, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard, Choeur De L'Opera Du Rhin, Gunter Wagner
La Belle Hélène / Acte III: Trio patriotique : "Lorsque la grèce" - ExtraitsJacques Offenbach, Orchestre Philharmonique De Strasbourg, Alain Lombard, Choeur De L'Opera Du Rhin, Gunter Wagner
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