Jacques Offenbach, Jacquelines Tears, Werner Thomas

Jacqueline s Tears performed by Cellist Werner Thomas with Münchener KammerOrchestra, . dedicated to Jacqueline du Pre Jacqueline s Tears composed by Jacques Offenbach (18191880)(for his own daughter Jacqueline, not for Jacqueline du Pre) was a Germanborn French composer, cellist and impresario of the romantic period. He is remembered for his nearly 100 operettas and his uncompleted opera The Tales of Hoffmann. He was a powerful influence on later composers of the operetta genre, particularly Johann Strauss, Jr. and Arthur Sullivan. His bestknown works were continually revived during the 20th century, and many of his operettas continue to be staged in the 21st. The Tales of Hoffman remains part of the standard opera repertory. Jacqueline Du Pré (born 1945 1987) was an English cellist. At a young age, she achieved enduring mainstream popularity unusual for a classical performer. Despite her short career, she