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. New Production (Berlioz version) - Sung in French with surtitles. Sponsored by Coutts.

Cast/Performers

Katarina Karneus (Orpheus), Natalie Christie (Eurydice), Jeni Bern (L'Amour)

Creatives/Company

Music: Gluck
Lyrics: de Calzabigi
Company: Welsh National Opera
Conductor: Paul McCreesh
Producer(s): Patric Caurier, Moshe Leiser
Design: Christian Fenouillat
Costume: Agostino Cavalca
Lighting: Christophe Forey