An English singing translation by Buck Ross
Music by Jacques Offenbach
This zany and witty English version of Orpheus in the Underworld has been performed many times all over the country.
The score has now been put into Finale for improved readability.
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The Translation
Following the rhyme scheme of the original French, this version ensures your audience of a rollicking good time.
Orchestra Parts
If you are renting full orchestra parts, you will need the complete 4 act version. It is available for rental through Boosey and Hawkes or Theodore Presser.
Chamber version
A special chamber sized orchestration made specifically for this translation by Omari Tau is available exclusively through this website. Scored for violin, cello, flute/piccolo,clarinet, trumpet, trombone/euphonium, percussion, and piano, it is ideal for smaller venues.
Sample arias
Need a comic operetta aria in English? These free samples are suitable for auditions for sopranos and tenors.
Perusal material and Performance rights
For perusal material, performance rights, or other information:
Cast
An ensemble cast makes this operetta popular with audiences, performers, and producers.