Summary Of The Song 'Infernal Galop'

In the song “Around the World in 80 Measures”, there is a section about France. The song played in the section is the “Infernal Galop”, composed by Jacques Offenbach with lyrics by Ludovic Halévy . Many people know it by its nickname, the Can Can. The “Infernal Galop” was originally from the operetta “Orphée aux enfers”, which translates from French as “Orpheus in the Underworld”. It is said to be one of the first classical full-length operettas. The operetta was performed on October 21st, 1858, and February 7th,1874, with Jacques Offenbach as the conductor. The song “Infernal Galop” was performed in scene 2, act 2. Even though the song might have been from an operetta in the mid 1800’s, it is still widely known today. France has many musicians, past and present. A few famous present
A few past musicians include Georges Bizet, Gabriel Fauré, Camille Saint-Saëns, Hector Berlioz, Jean-Philippe Rameau, Jules Massenet, and Jacques Offenbach. All of these musicians played an important part in shaping the culture of France. France’s history dates so far back, scientist don't know for sure when the country was born. In 486 A.D., Clovis I united all of the Frank tribes into one kingdom under his rule. He was believed to start the Merovingian dynasty. When he died, the traditions were that all of his sons would inherit part of the land. France was divided into four kingdoms for his four sons. Years went by, and the numbers and borders of the French kingdoms were constantly changing, as more kings died and even more replaced them. Almost 3 centuries later, Charlemagne, king of the Franks, reunited and