Details

The story begins with the wedding of Orfeo, a musician of almost magical power, to Euridice. The announcement of Euridice's sudden death cuts the wedding celebrations brutally short. For Orfeo, who had loved her for so long, the news is almost beyond endurance. He resolves to do the seemingly impossible: to return her to life, at whatever the cost. Sung in English

Cast/Performers

Gyula Orendt (Orfeo), Susanna Hurrell (Euridice / Echo), Mary Bevan (Music / Nymph), Rachel Kelly (Persephone), Callum Thorpe (Pluto), James Platt (Charon), Susan Bickley (Messenger), Anthony Gregory (Shepherd 1), Amar Muchhala (Shepherd 2 / Apollo), Christopher Lowery (Shepherd 3 / Hope)

Creatives/Company

Music: Monteverdi
Producer(s): Roundhouse, Royal Opera
Conductor: Christoher Moulds
Director: Michael Boyd
Translation: Don Paterson
Design: Tom Piper
Lighting: Jean Kalman
Sound: Paul Arditti
Company: Orchestra of the Early Opera Company