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2CD(s) - Label:Sony Classical - Distributor:BMG UK - Run Time:2 hours 39 minutes - DDD - Released:11/1994 - 5099706661627 more

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Let Europa grab you by the horn
Review of Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld by Newfloridian

Advantages: Gaily jolly, irreverent, humorous, bawdy, tuneful. A masterful reworking of the primary opus of the master of French comic opera. If you enjoy Gilbert and Sullivan track this one down – I can guarantee you a surprisingly wonderful musical experience.
Disadvantages: None

“Orpheus in the Underground? I know that. It’s about a Greek bloke who got lost on the Paris Metro, isn’t it?. Written by a Frenchman. It’s got the can-can in it”. Well, let’s scotch a few misconceptions right at the outset! No it isn’t; no it wasn’t and no it doesn’t. Hopefully I will help to correct these misunderstandings by the end of this review. Regular readers may be aware that I am about half way through my series of articles about the ... Read review

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