LateRooms.com - Seville to Host Performance of Orpheus and Eurydice

Orpheus and Eurydice is to be performed in Seville in May.

2011-04-08

SEVILLE, SPAIN, April 08, 2011 (Press-News.org) The story of Orpheus and Eurydice will be staged at Seville's Teatro de la Maestranza next month.

It is adapted from the piece written by Christoph Willibald Gluck in the 18th century and will include starring roles for opera singers Carlos Mena, Roberta Invernizzi and Maria Espada.

Taking place on May 22nd, the concert will feature the Seville Baroque Orchestra led by violinist and director Vincent Onofri.

Orpheus is one of the most well-known characters in Greek mythology, known for his ability to charm all living things with his musical ability.

When his wife Eurydice dies, the poet and musician shows the depth of his love for her by travelling to the Underworld on a rescue mission.

It is Gluck's most famous work and continues to win over audiences today thanks to a moving plot and beautiful composition.

Tickets for the show cost between EUR22 and EUR43 (GBP19.20 and GBP37.50). People can buy passes online now or wait until April 25th to purchase them via the theatre's box office.

The performance will begin at 20:30 local time.

LateRooms.com recommends a huge variety of accommodation in Seville for classical music enthusiasts, including the Hotel Don Paco Seville.

Visit http://www.teatrodelamaestranza.es/ or call the venue on +34 954 22 65 73 for more information on the concert.

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