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.
... both occupied and unoccupied France. Many of them were former soldiers that had escaped the Germans or joined the resistance when they were released from prison camps. They ...