Jacques Offenbach

German-born French composer, cellist, and impresario Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) is especially renowned for his operettas, including nearly 100 works between the 1850s to the 1870s, and the opera 'The Tales of Hoffmann', which remained unfinished at his death. His works significantly influenced the operetta genre, affecting composers like Johann Strauss Jr. and Arthur Sullivan. His compositions, such as 'The Tales of Hoffmann', are enduring staples in operatic repertoire around the world.