Details

A fascinating, tragic counterpart to Gluck's famous version of the Greek legend of lost love, Haydn's opera begins with Euridice in despair meeting Orpheus who saves her life with his beautiful singing. Their marriage is blessed by her father Creon, but when Euridice dies, the force of Orpheus's love leads him to descend to the underworld to bring her back to life. New Production. Sung in Italian with English surtitles. Running time 2 hours 15 minutes.

Cast/Performers

Cecilia Bartoli (Euridice), Roberto Sacca (Orfeo), Gerald Finley (Creonte), Brindley Sherratt (Plutone / Corista)

Creatives/Company

Music: Joseph Haydn
Company: Royal Opera
Conductor: Christopher Hogwood
Director: Jurgen Flimm
Design: George Tsypin
Costume: Florence von Gerkan
Choreographer: Catharina Luhr