Opera on 3J David Jackson conducts Gluck's beautiful setting of the ancient tale of Orfeo ed Euridice. Ying Fang sings Euridice, and Anthony Roth Costanzo, her devoted Orfeo. Euridice has died after having been bitten by a snake and Orfeo vows to rescue her from the underworld, with the help of Amore, God of Love - but the condition is that he must not look back at her. Presented by Debra Lew Harder, with commentator Ira Siff. Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice. Ying Fang (Euridice: soprano), Anthony Roth Costanzo (Orfeo: countertenor), Elena Villalón (Amore: soprano), Chorus and Orchestra of the New York Metropolitan Opera, J David Jackson (conductor). Genre: ArtsWhen is Opera on 3 next on TV?It's next showing on BBC Radio 3 June 8th, 6:00pm and on BBC Radio 3 June 15th, 6:00pm. See more... Main Cast |
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