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The Opera "Orfeo ed Euridice," composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck, tells the story of Orfeo, a legendary musician who descends to the Underworld to rescue his beloved wife, Euridice, after her untimely death. With the power of his music, he convinces Hades to allow her to return to the living world, but under the condition that he must not look back at her until they reach the surface. Tragically, Orfeo cannot resist and turns to look at her, leading to her permanent loss. The opera explores themes of love, loss, and the power of music.
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orfeo
Monteverdi opera hero who descends into Hades?
Orfeo
The first truly great opera masterpiece was?
ORFEO
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Monteverdi's Orfeo
Who wrote the great opera Orfeo?
[1] L'Orfeo was composed by Claudio Monteverdi. [2] Orfeo ed Euridice was composed by Christoph Willibald Gluck.
What year did opera start?
Opera evolved rather than started. One could say it evolved from Claudio Monteverdi's 'Orfeo' in 1607.
What is the name of an opera Gluck composed?
La clemenza di Tito Orfeo ed Euridice
What voice range does orfeo have in Gluck's opera Orfeo ed Euridice?
The premier artist for the role of Orfeo was Guadagni Gaetano and Castrato Alto. Nowadays it is sung by an Alto (female) the best in recent years being Kathleen Ferrier (a brief but brilliant career)
What type of opera involves rustic characters and a melodramatic plot?
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Which instruments is NOT among those specifically mentioned as essential to performing Orfeo?
In the context of Monteverdi's "Orfeo," instruments typically mentioned as essential include the lute, viol, and various types of woodwinds. However, instruments like the trumpet or tuba are generally not highlighted as essential to the performance of this opera. Their absence is significant, as "Orfeo" focuses on string and keyboard instruments to create its distinct sound world.
How tall is Orfeo Orlando?
Orfeo Orlando is 4' 11".
When was Orfeo Bartolini born?
Orfeo Bartolini was born in 1952.
