Orpheus and Eurydice

Opera or Operetta :: show/work:S2043, production/tour:T568048753

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14 Jul 01

Orpheus and Eurydice Opera or Operetta :: listing:L0431791056, production:T568048753, show:S2043, venue: V0773480049

Landmark Arts Centre Outer London Greater London

Details

Orpheus descends into Hell on a journey to the extremes of human emotion to reclaim his beloved Eurydice. The poignancy of bereavement is threaded through Gluck's version of the Orpheus legend, but love triumphs over death and the opera ends with a life-affirming hymn of joy. Sung in Italian.

Performers Sarah Tyler (Orpheus), Nancy Mathis (Eurydice), Carole Watson (Amor), Christine Aldridge (Chorus leader), Trevor Williams (Orchestra leader). Music Gluck. Lyrics de Calzabigi. Company Porcupine Productions. Conductor David Hoyland. Director Philip Haste.