L’Orfeo – Opera by Claudio Monteverdi

Favola in Musica – A musical fable

I am delighted to be reprising the role of Caronte, the ferryman across the River Styx!

Orfeo is the first pop star of the Western world. He is adored by humans and animals alike, and even stones are enchanted by his singing. He has finally won the heart of the woman who will make his happiness complete: Euridice. Monteverdi's emotionally charged composition is brought to life by the historical instruments of the lautten compagney BERLIN. Orfeo and Euridice are the perfect glamour couple, and no wonder: their fans are beside themselves with excitement when the dream wedding is announced. But in the midst of the celebrations, Euridice dies from a snake bite. Accustomed to success as a star, Orfeo sets out to bring Euridice back from the afterlife. Claudio Monteverdi's Favola in Musica, premiered in Mantua in 1607, is considered the masterpiece of early opera in Italy.

Director: Thomas Guglielmetti

Production: lautten compagney BERLIN