“ Tackles one of opera’s foundational stories and finds something new to say about it …. Morley sings Eurydice beautifully, with lovely high notes, and Joshua Hopkins is a vigorous Orpheus.” - Financial Times
“Matthew Aucoin is a musical intellect of staggering facility … A font of musical ideas … It’s enjoyable to hear the Met Orchestra tackle the brilliant score under Yannick Nézet-Séguin’s leadership. With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl, adapted from her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydices point of view. “A beguiling tour of the underworld and an arresting tour de force … Soprano Erin Morley was superb … Her voice is lithe, lean and luminous … Eurydice gives us much to look forward to.” - The Washington Post Aucoin’s command of the genre is dazzling … For a good time, knock at the gates of Hell.” - Vulture / New York magazine “ Expertly wrought, finely produced, and performed with genuine show-biz verve … A composer with vocal music in his bones. Soprano Erin Morley sings the title role, opposite baritone Joshua Hopkins as Orpheus and countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński as his otherworldly alter ego. Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium, leading Aucoin’s evocative music and an immersive new staging by Mary Zimmerman. Erin Morley in the title role of ‘Eurydice’ Photo: Marty Sohl/Metropolitan Opera. With a libretto by MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient Sarah Ruhl, adapted from her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s point of view. Rising American composer Matthew Aucoin now carries that tradition into the 21st century with a captivating new take on the story. Soprano Renée Fleming hosts the live cinema transmission.The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. Countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński is Orpheus's otherworldly alter ego, bass-baritone Nathan Bergis Eurydice's father, and tenor Barry Banksis Hades, the menacing ruler of the Underworld. Soprano Erin Morley headlines the opera in the title role, starring opposite baritone Joshua Hopkinsas Orpheus. Deconstructing a Myth The opera’s plot starts off simple enough. 23, 2021, marking the second 21st century opera to hit the company’s cavernous stage during the 2021-22 season (the first being the masterful Fire Shut Up in My Bones ). Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Tony Award–winning director Mary Zimmerman's evocative new staging. Eurydice’s unique qualities came to the fore in its Metropolitan Opera debut on Nov.
The Saturday, December 4, matinee performance of Eurydice will be shown live in cinemas across the United States via Fathom Events' DBN (Digital Broadcast Network), as part of The Met: Live in HD series. The opera features a libretto by multi–award-winning playwright and author Sarah Ruhl, who adapted her acclaimed 2003 play. The creative team includes set designer Daniel Ostling, costume designer Ana Kuzmanic, lighting designer T.J. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Eurydice by Matthew Aucoin-the youngest composer to have a Metropolitan Opera premiere since 1938-reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus from Eurydice's point of view. Eurydice is a co-production of the Metropolitan Opera and LA Opera. Maestro Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts the Met-premiere production
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