This is what it is to love an artist
Performed by Sydney Mancasola (Eurydice)
Eurydice at Boston Lyric Opera ☔
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In a vivid retelling of the Orpheus myth from his bride’s perspective, composer Matthew Aucoin and librettist Sarah Ruhl’s stunning opera Eurydice follows the titular character as she travels to the underworld on her wedding day. Boston Lyric Opera, together with Opera Grand Rapids, has co-commissioned a new, intimate orchestral arrangement from Aucoin, acclaimed composer and MacArthur Fellow, and Ruhl, Tony and Pulitzer Prize-nominated playwright. This compelling new production, conducted by the composer and directed by Doug Fitch, delves into the profound bonds of family and love - between parents and children, between husband and wife. Eurydice is a resonant story of love’s beauty and brutality - and the power of music to find us in the dark.
The commission of Eurydice is supported in part by a gift from Pat and Bill O’Connor.
Matthew Aucoin’s residency has been made possible by Katie and Paul Buttenwieser.
EURYDICE
Music by Matthew Aucoin
Libretto by Sarah Ruhl | Based on the play by Sarah Ruhl
A new arrangement commissioned by
Boston Lyric Opera and Opera Grand Rapids
The Huntington Theatre
Friday, March 1, 2024 | 7:30PM
Sunday, March 3, 2024 | 3PM
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 | 7:30PM
Friday, March 8, 2024 | 7:30PM
Sunday, March 10, 2024 | 3PM
Sung in English dialogue with English surtitles
Running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one 20-minute intermission
Original Orchestration Commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and Los Angeles Opera. Developed by The Metropolitan Opera/Lincoln Center Theater New Works Program with support from the Opera America Repertory Development Grant.
By arrangement with Associated Music Publishers, Inc./G. Schirmer, Inc.,
Publisher and copyright owner
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