Opera in 5 acts composed by Claudio Monteverdi
Recorded at the Théâtre de Caen

Paul Agnew – here both conductor and stage director – presents his intimate and ‘sacred’ version of Monteverdi’s first opera. In a fine collective spirit, the singers and instrumentalists of Les Arts Florissants participate in the drama on equal terms, mingling in a single set that gives increased prominence to the (masterly) lighting and to the protagonists (overwhelmingly moving in their restrained movements and expressions): we are transported to the very heart of Monteverdi’s masterpiece, as if we had fallen into a painting by Nicolas Poussin, caught up in the mystical adventure of two lovers more mythical than ever.

Stage Director & Conductor : Paul Agnew
Les Arts Florissants (Choir and Orchestra)
Cyril Auvity Orfeo
Hannah Morrison Euridice / La Musica
Paul Agnew Apollo / Eco
Miriam Allan Proserpina / Ninfa
Lea Desandre Messaggiera / Speranza
Carlo Vistoli Spirito infernale / Pastore
Sean Clayton Pastore
Zachary Wilder Spirito infernale / Pastore
Antonio Abete Plutone / Spirito infernale / Pastore
Cyril Costanzo Caronte / Spirito infernale

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