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GLUCK / ORPHEE, PARIS
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GLUCK / ORPHEE, PARIS
Delna as Orfeo at the Opera- Comique, Paris, is appalled at the loss of Eurydice : originally sung by a castrato, the role of Orfeo is generally now taken by a female singer. Date: first performed 1762
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1762 Appalled Comique Eurydice Generally Gluck Loss Opera Orfeo Originally Performed Role Singer Sung Castrato Orphee
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This evocative image captures the poignant moment from Christoph Willibald Gluck's opera "Orfeo ed Euridice," performed at the Opera-Comique in Paris in 1762. In the foreground, the Indian-born soprano Delna, who took on the role of Orfeo, is depicted with an expression of profound sadness and disbelief as she gazes upon the lifeless body of her beloved Eurydice. The role of Orfeo, originally sung by castrati, has since been taken on by female singers, adding an extra layer of complexity to the gender dynamics of this ancient myth. Gluck's groundbreaking opera reformed the traditional opera libretto, focusing on the emotional depth and musical expression rather than elaborate sets and costumes. The image captures the raw emotion and intensity of the performance, transporting the audience to the underworld and the heart-wrenching tale of love and loss.
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