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. Performed in English

Cast/Performers

Sarah Connolly (Orpheus - Orfeos), Sarah Tynan (Eurydice - Eurydike), Soraya Mafi (Love - Eros)

Creatives/Company

Music: Gluck
Lyrics: de Calzabigi
Producer: English National Opera
Conductor: Harry Bicket
Director: Wayne McGregor
Choreographer: Wayne McGregor
Design: Lizzie Clachan
Costume: Louise Gray
Lighting: Jon Clark
Translation: Christopher Cowell