Western — Classical & Romantic
Romantic · 1858

Can-Can (Orpheus in the Underworld)

J. Offenbach

Key
D
Time
2/4
Tempo
♩=132
AO focus
AO3

Incipit

Form

Galop infernal — Act 4 finale of the operetta. The most-recognised dance tune from any operetta.

Teaching points

  • Galop dance form
  • French operetta tradition
  • AO3: light theatre music
Full score ↓Public domain

1858 first ed, PD.

Topic T9