An introduction to-- Gluck [eAudiobook - hoopla] : Orfeo ed Euridice

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An introduction to-- Gluck Orfeo ed Euridice

(2004)

By: Smillie, Thomson

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Provider: hoopla

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PUBLISHED

[United States] : Naxos : Made available through hoopla, 2004

EDITION

Unabridged

DESCRIPTION

1 online resource (1 audio file (1hr., 06 min.)) : digital

ISBN/ISSN

9781843793243 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) MWT11137469, 1843793245 (sound recording : hoopla Audio Book) 11137469

LANGUAGE

English

NOTES

Narrated by David Timson ; Ann-Christine Biel, contralto (Orfeo) ; Maya Boog, soprano (Euridice) ; Kerstin Avemo, soprano (Amor) ; Drottningholm Theatre Chorus and Orchestra ; Arnold Östman, conductor

Based on the simple yet deeply moving legendary tale of Orpheus, who loses his beloved wife to death but is able to restore her through the power of his music, Orfeo ed Euridice is among the earliest operas to hold a secure place in the repertory. Gluck lavishes a wealth of beautiful melody on this tale, whose appeal to composers is obvious; yet the abiding strength lies in the power and majesty of his inspiration, whether in the solos, the choruses, or the ballet music - which is surely the finest written for any opera

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