Offenbach's Secret - DVD

Academy Award Winner Istvan Szabo brings to the screen two of Jacques Offenbach's operettas set against the backdrop of power and intrigue in 19th century Paris. Offenbach's Secret follows the staging of Corquefer and Les deux Aveugles at the Theatre des bouffes-Parisiens - founded by Offenbach in 1855. Limited by French law to one act wit no more than three singers, Offenbach's early operettas were filled with biting social commentary and poked fun at the moral ambiguity of France's Second Empire under Napoleon III. In addition to Offenbach's vivacious music, the film features lush customes, perios details, and striking set designs. The cast includes the tenors Graham Clark and Laurence Dale.

"Interpreten"
Patachon - Laurence Dale
Giraffier - Graham Clark
Jacques Offenbach - Tamas Jordan
Count the Morny - Janos Kulka
Corquefer - Pal Makrai
Boutefeu - Istvan Bubik
Ramass-ta-Tete - Sandor Sasvari

"Musik"
Symphony Orchestra Saarbrücken
Conductor: Jia Lü