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Following Satyagraha and the Olivier Award-winning Akhnaten, ENO’s association with Philip Glass continues with a new production of Orphée.
Based on Jean Cocteau’s 1950 film, Glass’s opera is a parable about the dangers of self-obsession. Though married to Eurydice, Orphée falls in love with an enigmatic Princess. He then moves between the worlds of the living and the dead becoming obsessed with immortality.
Director Netia Jones makes her ENO debut. Her staging combines live action and projection, including fragments of Cocteau’s celebrated film. British conductor Geoffrey Paterson makes his ENO debut.
Baritone Nicholas Lester leads the cast in the title role with Sarah Tynan singing her second Eurydice of the season. They are joined by former ENO Harewood Artists Nicky Spence and Anthony Gregory. Making her ENO debut as the Princess is soprano Jennifer France, a recipient of a 2018 Critics’ Circle Award.
- Access Information
For Accessibility information please contact 020 7845 9300
- Address
London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES
- Cancellation Policy
There are no exchanges or refunds available after purchase.
- Duration
2hrs 40mins
- Good To Know
Language:
English Language. Our surtitles system displays sung words above the stage.
Please note:
On Monday 18th November 7:30pm this will be a surtitle free performance.
- How Does It Work
You will receive a confirmation via email, please bring this with you to the venue.
- Times
15 Nov - 29 Nov 2019
- Where Do I Go
London Coliseum
St Martin’s Lane
London
WC2N 4ES
London Coliseum
London Coliseum, 33 St Martin's Lane, Westminster, London, WC2N 4ES