Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice
Originally released in 2009. Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice is a feature film. directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
Starring Stephanie Blythe, Danielle de Niese, and Heidi Grant Murphy
Synopsis
Director and choreographer Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s masterpiece updates the immortal story from its ancient Greek roots to the timeless present, where, he says, “the union of chorus and dancers feels inevitable and inseparable.” With costumes by Isaac Mizrahi and a set designed by Allen Moyer, this production surrounds the action with the superb Met chorus dressed as a crowd of historic characters who bear witness to the transformative power of love. Orfeo (Stephanie Blythe) is so consumed with grief at the death of his beloved Euridice (Danielle de Niese) that the gods (Heidi Grant Murphy as Amor) allow him to lead her back from the underworld—if he will not look at her on the way. Of course he can’t resist looking, but the gods are truly merciful.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice about?
Director and choreographer Mark Morris’s production of Gluck’s masterpiece updates the immortal story from its ancient Greek roots to the timeless present, where, he says, “the union of choru...
Who directed Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice?
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice was directed by Barbara Willis Sweete.
How long is Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice?
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice released?
Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice was released on January 24, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice?
The main cast of Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice includes Stephanie Blythe, Danielle de Niese, Heidi Grant Murphy, Joyce DiDonato, James Levine.