Can music change destiny?
Colorfulness, contrast, drama, movement—all emotions are presented deep within the listener's inner self in the story of losing what MON most dear.
When the musician Orpheus loses his beloved Eurydice, he descends into the underworld to bring her back from the dead through his singing.
The power of song is strong and can move us deeply. But can music and song also change destiny and bring the dead back to life? This is the theme of Monteverdi's 400-year-old but still relevant opera, where the audience is swept up in the drama and put in the characters' shoes, experiencing their emotions.
The myths of ancient Greece have been the source of many operas, and the story of Orpheus' fate in particular has struck a chord with many composers. Monteverdi's dynamic melodies and effective sounds in Orfeo are so timeless that it can be difficult to understand that the opera is four centuries old.
“Orpheus is a mirror for all of us, a mirror for our deepest fears and the greatest pain in our personal lives.” – Jetske Mijnssen, director.
This production of Orpheus was only performed twice at its premiere in 2020, but now returns in force with a re-premiere featuring no fewer than five performances.
Reviews from 2020:
“A beautiful and unique experience at Gamle Scene” – Kristeligt Dagblad
“Hypnotically beautiful” – Information