Orpheus X
T1493734880
Contemporary opera, storytelling, rock music and striking video imagery all come together in an up to- date telling of the Orpheus and Eurydice story. Rock star Orpheus shuts himself up in his recording studio after being involved in a fatal car accident which killed the beautiful poet Eurydice. Ever since, Orpheus has been obsessed with her, his only hope is to rescue her from the Underworld. But will she want to return to the world above?
Archive :: production:T1493734880, opera or operetta:S01721425989, venue:V604
Production details
European Premiere. Performed in English. Running time approx. 1 hour 40 minutes. Composer and performer Rinde Eckert and director Robert Woodruff join forces with video artist Denise Marika to create a stunning, modern version of the Orpheus myth. Edinburgh International Festival
