Orfeo Ed Euridice
Synopsis
Performed live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Gluck's opera in three acts is conducted by Hartmut Haenchen. Performers include Jochen Kowalski, Gillian Webster and Jeremy Budd, alongside the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra. When Orpheus mourns for his late wife Eurydice, the god Cupid offers him the chance to descend into the underworld and lead her back to the land of the living, on the condition that he does not look at her face. He sets out on his journey, but his path to the Elysian Fields is blocked by the fierce Furies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kupfer, Hans Hulscher
- Screenplay & Story
- Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
- Original Score
- Christoph Willibald Gluck
- Original Title
- Orfeo Ed Euridice
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kupfer, Hans Hulscher
Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kupfer
Director
Hans Hulscher
Director
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Original Music Composer
Ranieri de’ Calzabigi
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orfeo Ed Euridice
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What is Orfeo Ed Euridice about?
Performed live at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Gluck's opera in three acts is conducted by Hartmut Haenchen. Performers include Jochen Kowalski, Gillian Webster and Jeremy Budd, alongside the Royal Opera Chorus and Orchestra. When Orpheus mourns for his late wife Eurydice, the god Cupid offers him the chance to descend into the underworld and lead her back to the land of the living, on the condition that he does not look at her face. He sets out on his journey, but his path to the Elysian Fields is blocked by the fierce Furies.
Who directed Orfeo Ed Euridice?
Orfeo Ed Euridice was directed by Harry Kupfer, Hans Hulscher.
Who stars in Orfeo Ed Euridice?
The principal cast of Orfeo Ed Euridice includes Jochen Kowalski, Gillian Webster, Jeremy Budd, Jean-Pierre Blanchard, William Edwards.
When was Orfeo Ed Euridice released and how long is it?
Orfeo Ed Euridice was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Orfeo Ed Euridice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orfeo Ed Euridice was composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck.