Jacques Offenbach Ed: David Heyes . Not one for the purists! The Can-Can transcribes well for double bass quartet and is a lively and upbeat addition to the transcription repertoire. It evokes the gaiety and 'joie de vivre' of 19th-century Parisian life, and is always popular with audiences. The melodic interest is shared between the players and there is great scope for fun and enjoyment. Ideal as an encore or the final piece in a concert, this has been a constant best-seller since publication. Although written for quartet it is also playable with larger forces.. Performance Level: 8.. Grade: 8