Jacques Offenbach (
June 20,
1819 -
October 4,
1880),
composer and
cellist, the creator of "La vie Parisienne" and an originator of the
operetta form, a precursor of the modern
musical comedy. He wrote a great deal of dance music, particularly for the
can-can.
Works include:
Although completely identified with France, Offenbach was of German-Jewish origin. He is buried in the Cimetière de Montmartre, Paris, France.