Opera North: Orpheus

The wedding of the year is here as Orpheus, a musician of mythical power, marries graceful Eurydice.

When the newlyweds’ joy is shattered by the sudden death of Eurydice, our heartbroken hero sets off on a mission to the underworld to rescue his bride, certain that his love will overcome adversity. Can Orpheus conquer fate, or will his heart be broken for a second time?

This adventurous new production of the ancient tragedy is told through a meeting of the worlds of Indian and western baroque classical music. The bowed strings of the violin and the tar shehnai, the hammered strings of the santoor, the plucked strings of the harpsichord and sitar, and the rhythms of the tabla shape a unique and beautiful musical encounter between East and West.

Music Directors Jasdeep Singh Degun and Laurence Cummings weave together their respective traditions of Indian classical and western early music, joined by an exciting cast including Ashnaa Sasikaran and Nicholas Watts.

In collaboration with South Asian Arts-uk.
GemArts are a marketing partner for this production in Newcastle

There is a free pre-show talk ahead of this performance with members of the company. Tickets are free but must be pre-booked.

Book early and secure the best seats at the best price! We reserve the right to change prices.

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