His lover lost and a journey into darkness. Orpheus risks everything for Eurydice - what would you risk for love?
ABOUT THE EVENT
A story that is both familiar, and somehow made new. We invite you to immerse yourself in the cool waters of the river Styx, and descend into the Underworld to answer the ultimate question: How far will you go for love?
Led by some of the foremost creative leaders of Baroque music and movement, Springboard Opera presents the Queensland premiere of The Descent of Orpheus by Charpentier. Here you’ll find a rich tapestry of period dance set next to storytelling for a modern audience, an orchestra comprised of authentic period instruments interpreted with a modern lens of sensitivity.
When
7pm, Friday 10 July
7pm, Saturday 11 July
Location
Grand on Ann
311 Ann St, Brisbane City
Tickets (purchase below)
Adults - $85
4MBS Subscribers - $75
Student, Child & Companion tickets available
Language
Sung in French with English Surtitles
Drinks
Available for purchase beforehand and during interval.
SYNOPSIS
Setting: Ancient Greece, a pastoral scene with a flowing river.
ACT I
We arrive at the joyous preparations of Eurydice and her nymphs for her marriage to Orpheus. Fate, however, has different plans for the lovestruck couple. Eurydice is bitten by a snake, and succumbs to death in front of Orpheus. Stricken by grief, he is about to take his own life when his father Apollo (Apollon) appears with a message. Orpheus must enter the Underworld and try to win his lover back through the power of his voice.
ACT II
Orpheus heeds his father’s message and descends into the Underworld. He encounters three souls suffering eternal damnation, Tantale, Ixion and Titye. To ease their suffering, Orpheus sings, soothing their torment. So touching are his songs, that he wins over much of the Underworld’s inhabitants. Perhaps sensing this change, Pluton appears to once again tighten his hold on the realm. But Pluton’s Queen, Proserpine, is touched by his words and insists that Pluton allows Orpheus to lead Eurydice out of the Underworld. But there is a catch, a condition that must be obeyed. Orpheus must never look back as he leads Eurydice. No matter what.
Meet the Cast
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![A man with short brown hair and blue eyes, dressed in a black suit, is touching his chin with his right hand and looking at the camera against a plain light background.]()
Mattias Lower
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![A woman with curly brown hair and light skin, wearing a black top and earrings, standing in front of green tropical foliage.]()
Madeline Gibbs
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![Portrait of a young man with light skin, brown hair, wearing a green shirt and a brown checked blazer, smiling against a dark background.]()
Harry Hammett
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![A woman with long dark hair wearing a red textured top and silver earrings, smiling in front of a plain light gray background.]()
Monica Ruggiero
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![Close-up portrait of a young woman with long, curly, auburn hair wearing a green tank top against a gray background.]()
Beth Allen
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![A young man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a beige blazer over a white shirt and black pants, standing against a gray background.]()
Patrick Bischoff
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![A woman with shoulder-length red hair, wearing a patterned shirt, smiling and looking at the camera against a plain background.]()
Johanna Collins
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![A young man with dark brown hair, blue eyes, and a light complexion, smiling in front of a plain white background. He is wearing a white button-up shirt and a black blazer.]()
Elliott Beauchamp
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![Portrait of a woman with short platinum blonde hair, wearing a black off-shoulder top, pearl necklace, and gold ring, touching her chin against a gray background.]()
Cassie Midgley
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![Portrait of a woman with curly hair, wearing a yellow collared shirt, with a dark background.]()
Rachael McFarlane
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![A man with long dark hair, a beard, and a mustache styled into curls, wearing a black shirt and a red tie, smiling with a neutral background.]()
Zachary Vella
Meet the Creative Team
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Peter Roennfeldt
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Lois Redman
