Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 (2020)
Offenbach’s mockery of bourgeois ideals, the sublimity of music and the institution of marriage ensures that the moralistic sermonizing of ‘Public Opinion’ falls on deaf ears. The mysterious figure of John Styx tells the story of behind-the-times Orpheus and his hacked-off Eurydice, of gods and goddesses seeking diversion, jaded with humdrum life in Olympus. He tells of the rebellion in the pantheon, which Jupiter adeptly averts by promising an amusement for his entourage. Burning with curiosity to see the beauteous captive and the contest between Jupiter and Pluto for Eurydice’s favour, the illustrious company embarks on an infernal ride to the underworld that culminates in what is surely the most wellknown can-can in the history of music. And what of Eurydice? She ends up putting a spoke in everyone’s wheel…
Cast
- Anne Sofie von Otter - L’Opinion publique
- Max Hopp - John Styx
- Kathryn Lewek - Eurydice
- Joel Prieto - Orphée
- Marcel Beekman - Aristée / Pluton
- Nadine Weissmann - Cupidon
- Lea Desandre - Vénus
- Martin Winkler - Jupiter
- Frances Pappas - Junon
- Rafał Pawnuk - Mars
Keywords
filmed opera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 about?
- Offenbach’s mockery of bourgeois ideals, the sublimity of music and the institution of marriage ensures that the moralistic sermonizing of ‘Public Opinion’ falls on deaf ears. The mysterious figure of John Styx tells the story of behind-the-times Orpheus and his hacked-off Eurydice, of gods and goddesses seeking diversion, jaded with humdrum life in Olympus. He tells of the rebellion in the pantheon, which Jupiter adeptly averts by promising an amusement for his entourage. Burning with curiosity to see the beauteous captive and the contest between Jupiter and Pluto for Eurydice’s favour, the illustrious company embarks on an infernal ride to the underworld that culminates in what is surely the most wellknown can-can in the history of music. And what of Eurydice? She ends up putting a spoke in everyone’s wheel…
- Who directed Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019?
- Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 was directed by Michael Beyer.
- Who stars in Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019?
- Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 stars Anne Sofie von Otter, Max Hopp, Kathryn Lewek, Joel Prieto, Marcel Beekman, Nadine Weissmann.
- How long is Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019?
- Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
- What genre is Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019?
- Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 is a Music, TV Movie, Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 produced?
- Orphée aux Enfers - Salzburger Festspiele 2019 was produced in Germany.