Richmond Opera is staging Claudio Monteverdiās Orfeo, one of the earliest operas. Monteverdiās LāOrfeo (1607) is one of the earliest operas ever written and remains a cornerstone of the genre. Its story, drawn from the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, explores love, loss, and the power of music.
All performances will be sung in English, taking place on:
– Saturday 26th April 2025 at 7:30 pm
– Sunday 27th April 2025 at 2:30 pm (matinee)
š @normansfieldtheatre Teddington TW11 9PS
The Story š
On their wedding day, Orfeo and Euridice revel in the joy of their love. But their happiness is shattered when Euridice is fatally bitten by a snake. Orfeo, fuelled by passion and armed only with the power of his music, resolves to journey into the Underworld to bring back his beloved.
Production Details š¬
Musical Director and conductor: Lindsay Bramley
Stage Director: Patricia GĆ³mez
Producer: Peter Lynch
Stage Manager: Jessica Warrior
Featuring the Richmond Opera Baroque Orchestra, soloists, and chorus
Event Details:
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes, including a 20-minute interval
Tickets: Ā£24 (Ā£12 for under-18s) š«
Book via Ticketsource (https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/richmondopera) or call 0333 666 3366
Orfeo by arrangement with Chester Music Ltd. Composed by Claudio Monteverdi. English translation by Anne Ridler. John Eliot Gardiner edition.
Our thoughts on the production: āOrfeo is both mythic and humanāemphasising love, artistic expression, and emotional vulnerability. With a rich instrumentation and expressive vocal writing to convey deep feeling, making the opera groundbreaking for its time. The show is both enchanting yet charming and arouses a conflict of emotions. Worth seeing.ā āļøFor more information, visit www.richmondopera.org
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