大象传媒

Opera Matinee, presented by Penny Gore.

Luigi Rossi's 17th-century opera on the myth of Orpheus from the candlelit space of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, performed by the Early Opera Company, conducted by Christian Curnyn and directed by Keith Warner. Rossi's version of the myth casts two sopranos in the leading roles. Mary Bevan sings the role of the musician Orpheus who is betrothed to Eurydice, sung by Louise Alder, but bad omens threaten their future together. The shepherd Aristaeus, sung by mezzo-soprano Caitlin Hulcup, is also in love with Eurydice and is driven mad by her rejection of him. This version of the tale includes Eurydice's death and Orpheus's journey into Hades to bring her back. But Rossi's opera, written for a lavish Paris staging, ends on a happier note. This little-known opera includes some charming music, beautiful arias and ensembles.

Cast:

Orpheus ..... Mary Bevan (soprano)
Eurydice ..... Louise Alder (soprano)
Aristeus ..... Caitlin Hulcup (mezzo-soprano)
Engymion/Charon ..... Philip Smith (baritone)
Venus ..... Sky Ingram (soprano)
Cupid ..... Keri Fuge (soprano)
Satyr/Pluto ..... Graeme Broadbent (bass)
Momus/Alkippe/Jove ..... Mark Milhofer (tenor)
Aegea ..... Verena Gunz (mezzo-soprano)
Thalia/Hymen/Clotho ..... Lauren Fagan (soprano)
Euphrosyne/Lachesis ..... Jennifer Davis (soprano)
Aeglea/Atropos/Bacchus .....Emily Edmonds (mezzo-soprano)

The Orchestra of the Early Opera Company
Christian Curnyn (conductor)