05/12/18 – Orphée et Eurydice – 1pm LYRIC OPERA OF CHICAGO BEGINS
NEW PRODUCTION
Orphée et Eurydice (Orpheus and Eurydice)
by Christoph Willibald Gluck
Sung in French with projected English translations
Featuring The Joffrey Ballet
Orphée et Eurydice Opera Overview
One of opera’s most beautiful masterpieces, Gluck’s exquisite drama introduces us to Orpheus, the poet and musician whose every word and note communicate the most overwhelming love for his Eurydice. Refusing to accept her death, he courageously journeys to the Underworld to bring her back to life. The music reaches true heights of eloquence and emotion. Lyric presents Orphée et Eurydice in the Paris version, which contains thrilling ballet sequences that will come to vivid life under the direction and choreography of the legendary John Neumeier (pictured above). This highly-anticipated production marks Lyric’s first collaboration with The Joffrey Ballet.
“To hear [Gluck’s] songful art pour out uninterrupted…[is] to understand the overwhelming power of melody.”
– The New York Times
CAST
Dmitry Korchak* – Orphée
Andriana Chuchman† – Eurydice
Lauren Snouffer – Amour
Harry Bicket – Conductor
John Neumeier* – Director & Choreographer, Set, Costume & Lighting Designer
Heinrich Tröger* – Associate Set Designer
Chris Maravich – Lighting Realization
Michael Black – Chorus Master
– See more at: https://www.lyricopera.org/concertstickets/calendar/2017-2018/productions/lyricopera/orphee-et-eurydice-opera-tickets#./Meet%20the%20Artists?&_suid=1494696025595021141722026277843
