Orpheus and Eurydice (2008): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2008, Orpheus and Eurydice is a musik film directed by Vincent Bataillon.

What it’s about. The Ballet de l'Opera National de Paris mounted this production of the late Pina Bausch's dance-opera Orpheus und Eurydike, which Bausch had adapted from composer Christoph Willibald-Gluck and Ranieri de' Calzabigi's 1762 opera Orfeo ed Euridice. As the title suggests, it takes its basic narrative from the myth of Orpheus, and his courageous but ill-fated attempt to rescue his lover Eurydice (also known as Eurydike) from the jaws of the underworld. This particular production finds Yann Bridard dancing as Orpheus and Marie-Agnès Gillot dancing as Eurydike , with mezzo-soprano Maria-Riccarda Wesseling accompanying Bridard and soprano Julia Kleiter accompanying Wesseling. Pina Bausch did the choreography and stage direction, while Rolf Borzik designed the sets, costumes and lighting. The Balthasar-Neumann Ensemble & Choir, under the direction of Thomas Hengelbrock, lend musical accompaniment.

Who’s in it. Orpheus and Eurydice stars Thomas Hengelbrock as Conductor, Yann Bridard, Maria Riccarda Wesseling and Marie-Agnès Gillot, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Orpheus and Eurydice sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Orpheus and Eurydice page.

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