Hidden treasures - Jacques Offenbach - Monsieur Choufleuri (1861) - "Italia la bella"

National de l'Opera de Paris presented an enterprising triple bill of one-act pieces under the collective title of "Vive Offenbach!". It was a tremendous success, and to coincide with the revival EMI recorded in 1982 an equally entertaining studio presentation of the works. The centerpiece of both these venues was the 1861 operetta, "Monsieur Choufleuri restera chez lui le...", a fountain of Gallic charm. Narrative: "Monsieur Choufleuri" is a typical Offenbach satire: a wealthy old man ...
Author: LindoroRossini; Tags: belcanto offenbach romantic coloratura classic














