Orpheus and Eurydice (2008)
The Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris mounted this production of the late Pina Bausch's dance-opera Orpheus und Eurydike, which Bausch had adapted from composer Christoph Willibald-Gluck and Ranieri de' Calzabigi's 1762 opera Orfeo ed Euridice. As the title suggests, it takes its basic narrative from the myth of Orpheus, and his courageous but ill-fated attempt to rescue his lover Eurydice (also known as Eurydike) from the jaws of the underworld. This particular production finds Yann Bridard dancing as Orpheus and Marie-Agnès Gillot dancing as Eurydike , with mezzo-soprano Maria-Riccarda Wesseling accompanying Bridard and soprano Julia Kleiter accompanying Wesseling. Pina Bausch did the choreography and stage direction, while Rolf Borzik designed the sets, costumes and lighting. The Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble & Choir, under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, lend musical accompaniment.
Cast
- Thomas Hengelbrock - Self - Conductor
- Yann Bridard - Orphée - First Dancer
- Maria Riccarda Wesseling - Orphée - The singers
- Marie-Agnès Gillot - Eurydice - Star dancer
- Julia Kleiter - Eurydice - The singers
- Miteki Kudo - Amour
- Sunhae Im - Amour - The singers
- Paris Opera Orchestra - Self - Orchestra
Keywords
opera, orpheus
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orpheus and Eurydice about?
- The Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris mounted this production of the late Pina Bausch's dance-opera Orpheus und Eurydike, which Bausch had adapted from composer Christoph Willibald-Gluck and Ranieri de' Calzabigi's 1762 opera Orfeo ed Euridice. As the title suggests, it takes its basic narrative from the myth of Orpheus, and his courageous but ill-fated attempt to rescue his lover Eurydice (also known as Eurydike) from the jaws of the underworld. This particular production finds Yann Bridard dancing as Orpheus and Marie-Agnès Gillot dancing as Eurydike , with mezzo-soprano Maria-Riccarda Wesseling accompanying Bridard and soprano Julia Kleiter accompanying Wesseling. Pina Bausch did the choreography and stage direction, while Rolf Borzik designed the sets, costumes and lighting. The Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble & Choir, under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, lend musical accompaniment.
- Who directed Orpheus and Eurydice?
- Orpheus and Eurydice was directed by Vincent Bataillon.
- Who stars in Orpheus and Eurydice?
- Orpheus and Eurydice stars Thomas Hengelbrock, Yann Bridard, Maria Riccarda Wesseling, Marie-Agnès Gillot, Julia Kleiter, Miteki Kudo.
- What genre is Orpheus and Eurydice?
- Orpheus and Eurydice is a Music film.
- Where was Orpheus and Eurydice produced?
- Orpheus and Eurydice was produced in France.