Originally composed as part of Offenbach's operetta 'Orpheus in the Underworld' this piece became synonymous with the french dance 'can-can' around the turn of the century and continues to be the preferred music for the dance. Contains three themes, with variation.
KS1/2 idea; great example of music for dance, key questions for children as they listen 'what is it that makes this music so suitable for dancing?' (tempo/instrumentation) 'how does the composer create excitement? (build up of texture and dynamics before returning to main theme)
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