Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880), a French composer, is best known for his contributions to operetta, a genre of light opera characterized by humor, catchy melodies, and comedic elements. Offenbach was closely associated with the Théâtre des Bouffes-Parisiens, a famous Parisian theater where he premiered many of his operettas. This theater played a significant role in popularizing his works. His popular works include, "Orpheus in the Underworld", "The Tales of Hoffmann", "La Périchole" and "La Vie parisienne". Offenbach is often considered one of the pioneers of operetta, a genre that became immensely popular in the 19th century.
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