Jacques Offenbach - Galop Infernal (Can-Can) Sheet Music: 2 Versions Available
The "Galop Infernal" from Offenbach's operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld" became globally recognized as the music for the Can-Can dance,
symbolizing Parisian cabaret culture. Despite its modern associations, the operetta was originally a satire on mythological themes.
"Galop Infernal" from Jacques Offenbach's operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld" is the source of the famous Can-Can melody. Though initially a satirical work, the piece gained immortality through its association with the high-energy dance in 19th-century cabarets.
The Galop Infernal from Offenbach's operetta "Orpheus in the Underworld" is one of the most recognizable classical melodies, later adopted as the signature tune for the Parisian can-can dance.
Study articulation variations across different arrangers’ styles
