Orfeo ed Euridice
Thomson Smillie
Based on the simple yet deeply moving legendary tale of Orpheus, who loses his beloved wife to death but is able to restore her through the power of his music, Orfeo ed Euridice is among the earliest operas to hold a secure place in the repertory. Gluck lavishes a wealth of beautiful melody on this tale, whose appeal to composers is obvious; yet the abiding strength lies in the power and majesty of his inspiration, whether in the solos, the choruses, or the ballet music – which is surely the finest written for any opera.
Author - Thomson Smillie.
Narrator - David Timson.
Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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David Timson
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Description:
Based on the simple yet deeply moving legendary tale of Orpheus, who loses his beloved wife to death but is able to restore her through the power of his music, Orfeo ed Euridice is among the earliest operas to hold a secure place in the repertory. Gluck lavishes a wealth of beautiful melody on this tale, whose appeal to composers is obvious; yet the abiding strength lies in the power and majesty of his inspiration, whether in the solos, the choruses, or the ballet music – which is surely the finest written for any opera. Author - Thomson Smillie. Narrator - David Timson. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:05:19
Chapter 2
Duration:00:06:14
Chapter 3
Duration:00:04:12
Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:04:25
Chapter 7
Duration:00:03:55
Chapter 8
Duration:00:03:20
Chapter 9
Duration:00:03:03
Chapter 10
Duration:00:04:34
Chapter 11
Duration:00:05:45
Chapter 12
Duration:00:02:12
Chapter 13
Duration:00:02:33
Chapter 14
Duration:00:02:38
Chapter 15
Duration:00:05:28
Chapter 16
Duration:00:04:07