What is Orpheus and Eurydice?

Orpheus, the legendary Greek myth player, has been treated many times at the Opera with a special focus on the death of his wife Eurydice and Orpheus's attempts to free her from the underworld. Opera treatment was created by such remarkable composers as Monteverdi, Telemann, Rameau, Gluck, Haydn, Offenbach, Debussy, Milhaud and Birtwistle. This article focuses on the operas of Christoph Gluck, which is one of its so -called "reform operas". Each opera is in three acts, with the Italian version of the Libretto by Ranieri de 'Calzabigi and the French version of the libretto by Pierre Louis Moline. The Italian version is characterized as Azione Teatrale and was opened in Vienna in Burgtheatera on October 5, 1762. The French version is characterized as an opera tragedy and opened in the steamer Opera on August 2, 1774.

The story of the story of both versions of Orpheus and Eurydice are similar, although the scenes divisions are different. In Act I of OrpheuS and Eurydice is a gathering in Eurydice's tomb, while Orpheus is associated with nymphs and shepherds in sadness. When they leave, Orpheus angry with the gods and decides to bring Eurydice back. Cupid arrives and reveals Orpheus that Jove will give him a chance to free Eurydice from Hades: The road is open, but Orpheus must get via furies by singing. There is one prohibition: Orpheus must not look at Eurydice before returning to the ground or be separated forever. Orpheus realizes that this type of behavior would disrupt Eurydice, but agree to the conditions.

in the law II Orpheus and Eurydice , Orpheus enters the underworld and is immediately threatened by furies and demons. He is asking for compassion and are finally moved to allow him to continue his way to Elysia. In the Elysian fields Orpheus challenges the blessed ghosts it finds and tells him that Eurydice is coming. She comes and Orpheus begins to lead her without looking at her directly.

act III of rhPheus and eurydice begins Orpheusme with urgent on eurydice to rush to follow him. He is confused and suspicious and claims, but he cannot explain it. When Eurydice faints, Orpheus turns and looks at her and she dies, turns Orpheus again sadness. Orpheus will be destroyed to carry his own life to reconnect to Eurydice when Cupid returns with the message. Orpheus has shown his loyalty, so he said he was bringing Eurydice alive to Orpheus. Orpheus and Eurydice join Cupid and shepherds and shepherds in joy.