MET OPERA LIVE IN HD: ORFEO ED EURIDICE

Posted by Layla on January 24, 2009 in MET OPERA LIVE IN HD | Leave a comment

CHRISTOPH WILLIBALD GLUCK

2008-2009 HD OPERA SEASON

JANUARY 24, 2009 @ 1:00 PM

RUN TIME: 1 HR 35 MIN

This acclaimed production, directed and choreographed by Mark Morris, with costumes by Isaac Mizrahi, features the artistry of Stephanie Blythe in the male title role. The alluring Danielle de Niese is Orfeo’s adored wife, Euridice, who inspires the hero to face the underworld for her sake. Music Director James Levine conducts.

Text courtesy of The Metropolitan Opera website:  http://www.metopera.org

Conductor: James Levine

Production: Mark Morris

Cast: Stephanie Blythe, Danielle de Niese

CAST SHEET & SYNOPSIS: http://www.metoperafamily.org/metupload/hd/orfeo.pdf