"The Can-Can Dance," created by Jacques Offenbach in 1858, is the "Overture to Heaven and Hell" from the opera "Orpheus in the Underworld."
This opera is a comedy, set in the mythological hell, filled with elements of humor and satire.
How famous was this piece more than two hundred years ago?
In mid-19th century Paris, France, it led the dance culture and entertainment fashion for a long time.
It became a symbol of Parisian charm.
With its strong rhythmic beat and vitality, the "Can-Can Dance" often appeared in various celebrations and entertainment occasions within two hundred years, frequently featured on the silver screen.
It was kind of like today's "congratulations and get rich" with an upper-class twist.
Even now, this piece often appears in varied forms.
20 years ago, it was the "I am a spinach, bo bo bo bo bo bo spinach...." in "Hedong Lion Roar."
10 years ago, it was the ending theme of "Binggan Chief."
Good music withstands the test of time.
