Orphée aux Enfers
Synopsis
Here is an irreverent take on the tragic story of the lovers Orpheus and Eurydice. With his librettists Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy, Jacques Offenbach creates a wonderful array of characters from the heavens who find themselves caught up in domestic antics. In this enchanting production from the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence from 2009 with a young cast from the European Academy of Music, director Yves Beaunesne transposes the action to the 1940s and spreads it over the four floors of a bourgeois residence. From the kitchen (Orpheus' home) to the attic (the Underworld), via the dining room (Olympus) and the bedroom (Pluto's boudoir), he succeeds in teasing out all the humour and elegance of Offenbach’s satirical masterpiece.
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Partons, partons ! – ORPHÉE AUX ENFERS Offenbach – Festival d'Aix-en-ProvenceOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2022-10-11
Top Cast
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- Director
- Yves Beaunesne
- Screenplay & Story
- Hector Crémieux, Ludovic Halévy
- Original Score
- Jacques Offenbach
- Original Title
- Orphée aux Enfers
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Festival d'Aix-en-Provence, OperaVision
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yves Beaunesne
Hector Crémieux, Ludovic Halévy
Jacques Offenbach
Department Leadership Roster
Yves Beaunesne
Director
Jacques Offenbach
Original Music Composer
Hector Crémieux
Writer
Ludovic Halévy
Writer
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What is Orphée aux Enfers about?
Here is an irreverent take on the tragic story of the lovers Orpheus and Eurydice. With his librettists Hector Crémieux and Ludovic Halévy, Jacques Offenbach creates a wonderful array of characters from the heavens who find themselves caught up in domestic antics. In this enchanting production from the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence from 2009 with a young cast from the European Academy of Music, director Yves Beaunesne transposes the action to the 1940s and spreads it over the four floors of a bourgeois residence. From the kitchen (Orpheus' home) to the attic (the Underworld), via the dining room (Olympus) and the bedroom (Pluto's boudoir), he succeeds in teasing out all the humour and elegance of Offenbach’s satirical masterpiece.
Who directed Orphée aux Enfers?
Orphée aux Enfers was directed by Yves Beaunesne.
Who stars in Orphée aux Enfers?
The principal cast of Orphée aux Enfers includes Pauline Courtin, Julien Behr, Mathias Vidal, Vincent Deliau, Marie Gautrot.
When was Orphée aux Enfers released and how long is it?
Orphée aux Enfers was released in 2009 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Orphée aux Enfers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orphée aux Enfers was composed by Jacques Offenbach.