Bravo, richard powers, for hitting so many high notes with orfeo and contributing to the fraction of books that really matter. Monteverdis orfeo its hard to say who wrote the very first opera, but theres little doubt about the first, truly great one its monteverdis 1607 masterpiece, orfeo. Of the other gluck operas heard and seen, the dramatic and emotional iphigenie en tauride for me is the only one that comes to orfeo ed euridice. Full score a2299 christoph willibald gluck, christoph willibald gluck, alfred dorffel editor on. Act one a pleasant but secluded grove of laurel and cypress trees which encloses, in a clearing, the tomb of eurydice on a small dais. Download the new ipad app to watch on your tv with apple tv via airplay. It belongs to the genre of the azione teatrale, meaning an opera on a mythological subject with choruses and dancing. Orfeo ed euridice gluck score full musical instruments. This gives orfeo much pain, for he must endure her death a second time and grieves her loss.
Film of gluck orfeo ed euridice 1762 vienna version may 2014 sees the release of a new movie version of glucks orfeo ed euridice arthaus musik which bejun shot in the czech republic in september 20. They depart, and orfeo enters searching for his wife. His drama takes place in his head, in the hell he carries around in himself, other than euridice s story. Orfeo ed euridice complete opera vienna and paris versions combined item description. For years, the role of orfeo was the specialty of mezzosopranos, but fgo has cast one of todays most dazzling countertenors, anthony roth costanzo, hailed by the new york times as an utterly riveting. His libretto for orfeo ed euridice, partly based on the theories and practices of such literary men as d. Orfeo son io che deuridice i passi segue per queste tenebrose arene, ove gia mai per uom mortal non vassi. It was one of glucks first reform operas, as up until this point, the genre was generally dominated by opera seria, a style of italian opera that was. Gluck, christoph willibald orfeo ed euridice music. Melodie from orfeo ed euridice by christoph willibald gluck. 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. The griefstricken musician and poet orfeo risks the terrifying depths of the underworld to bring back his beloved euridice alive. Bejun is both the eponymous hero of the piece as well as the artistic advisor for the project.
This libretto of l orfeo is mostly copied from the 1615 edition of monteverdis score second printed. He braves every challenge, armed with nothing more than his music and his devotion. Euridice panics at the thought of a life without the love of orfeo, and in desperation, he turns to her. Every orfeo performance is only as strong as the interpreter of its title role. Here jacobs had the good judgment to entrust the hero to bernarda fink.
Thomson smillie opera explained orfeo ed euridice read by david timson unabridged. The piece was first performed at the burgtheater in vienna on 5 october 1762, in the presence of empress maria theresa. Italian libretto by alessandro striggio and english translation by gilbert blin. The stars are countertenor owen willetts and soprano mary wilson in the title roles, in a performance led by conductor martin pearlman. Glucks revolutionary masterpiece at once looks back to the very beginnings of the artform, sets a new trajectory for. Lorfeo favola in musica orfeo a tale in music italian libretto by alessandro striggio and english translation by gilbert blin this libretto of lorfeo is mostly copied from the 1615 edition of monteverdis score second printed edition. Heller mcalpin, npr in orfeo, composer peter els opens the door one. The libretto, by carlo francesco badini, is based on the myth of orpheus and euridice as told in ovids metamorphoses. Christoph willibald gluck alfred dorffel 18211905, editor quantity.
The legend of orfeo and euridice was transformed into operas by both the composers monteverdi and gluck. Little does he realize that his greatest obstacle will ultimately be his own passion. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Orfeo favola in musica orfeo a tale in music italian libretto by alessandro striggio and english translation. Each opera was comprised differently with the composers each aiming for a different resulting work. Thecast orfeo herberthandtrome euridice judithhellwigviennastateopera creonte alfredpoellviennastateopera genio heddaheusserzurichmunicipalopera pluto walterberryviennastateopera. Nearly every recorded contralto or mezzo in this role has offered impressive singing, but fink bears comparison with them all. The fable of orpheus, the first opera to maintain a place in the modern repertory, and larianna 1608, now lost except for the lamento, which.
Ranieri decalzabigi the mythical poet orfeo arrives at the crusaders court in akko in his journey towards hell in a special production created for the akko opera festival. Josephhaydn orfeoedeuridice lanimadelfilosofo drammaper. A comparison of monteverdis and glucks operas based on. Melody cyprien katsaris piano youtube glucksgambati melody from orfeo ed euridice. Unsure of how he will ever live without her, he laments by singing che faro senza euridice and contemplates. The libretto, by carlo francesco badini, is based on the myth of orpheus and euridice. Related works, revised version of orfeo ed euridice, wq. Opera theatre of saint louis project orfeo and euridice. Music analysis of act ii scene 1 of glucks opera orfeo. Notes rism m 3450 second printing from new engraving.
Though he pauses to delight in the scene, he says that only the sight of euridice can ease his grief che puro ciel. Humble homemade hifi orfeo euridice speranza plutone euridice very highgrade floorstanding loudspeaker based on the accuton c1736191e ceramic midwoofer and the accuton c306358. Lanima del filosofo, ossia orfeo ed euridice the soul of the philosopher, or orpheus and euridice, hob. Theres a delightful hint of portamento in the introduction to the first chorus. Sol tu, nobile dio puoi darmi aita, ne temer dei, che sopra unaurea cetra sol di corde soavi armo le dita. Gluck orfeo ed euridice is gramophone editors choice of. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. While there were semisuccessful operatic experiments in florence in the 1590s, monteverdis orfeo was the first truly viable opera, first produced to great acclaim in february of 1607. Kathleen ferrier orfeo ed euridice 1977, vinyl discogs. The original figured bass was realized by the editor as a separate keyboard part, and a new. On world of opera, host lisa simeone presents glucks orfeo ed euridice in a production by boston baroque, presented in jordan hall at the new england conservatory. Demand, our online streaming service, to enjoy other outstanding performances. The shades, hearing his plea, lead in the veiled euridice.
In this classic broadcast, kerstin thorborg brings her warm, rich contralto to the role of orfeo, delivering a striking portrayal of a young man and artist consumed by grief over the loss of his great love. An impressive song is left behind, which orfeo has written. Home encyclopera orfeo ed euridice the metropolitan opera 2019 orfeo ed euridice the metropolitan opera 2019 orfeo ed euridice the metropolitan opera 2019 information. Notes most of glucks original music has been retained here, but to stretch this festa teatrale into a fulllength opera, no less than twelve additional pieces have been inserted. Orfeo joyfully grasps her hand and, taking care not to look at her, begins the journey back to the upper world.
Met opera on demand delivers instant access to more than 500 met performances, including live in hd videos, classic telecasts and radio broadcasts. Eurydicam, pulchram feminam, in matrimonio habebat multumque. Ellen robertson 19e, a voice major at the eastman school of music, performed the role of euridice in eastman opera theatres winter production of orfeo ed euridice. Orfeo ed euridice is a threeact opera written by the italian scriptwriter raniero da clazabigi raniero da clazabigi, 17141795. Glucks retelling of one of the worlds greatest myths has always attracted extraordinary singing actors. Louis puts on an innovative festival, but orfeo and euridice was just perplexing the respected summer festival is known for.