Offenbach, J.: Orphée aux Enfers

Overture for six double basses. Score and parts, edited by Stefan Schäfer.

»Orphée aux Enfers« is one of the most famous operettas. In Offenbachs version the antique lovers Orpheus and Eurydike are far away from passion and harmony. The per­siflage of the Greek legend starts with a ­lyrical melody – perfect for a bass ensemble.

Editor: Jacques Offenbach.
Publisher: Bassist Composer Publications BCP102.