Tickets for February 24th and 25th now available!
Tickets can be purchased through the Mayne Stage box office for a reduced handling fee. Call (773) 381-4554 during box office hours.
Tickets can be purchased through the Mayne Stage box office for a reduced handling fee. Call (773) 381-4554 during box office hours.
La Descente d'OrphÉe aux Enfers--February 24 and 25, 7:30 PM
at the Mayne Stage, 1328 W. Morse Ave.
Music by Marc-Antoine Charpentier
HOC presents another tale from Ovid's Metamorphoses. The story is of the mythical musician Orpheus, whose new bride Euridice dies after being bitten by a serpent. He follows her to Hades and begs the ruler of the Underworld to let her return to earth for a little while longer. His powerful singing convinces the inflexible Pluto to release her on the condition that Orpheus not turn to see her as they return to earth. This heartbreaking story has inspired masterpieces from hundreds of artists and composers over the centuries. Come hear and see one of the finest versions set to some of the most passionate music composed in France during the 17th century. Our production features rarely-seen baroque dance performed by experts in the art form.
Our Production:
Ellen Hargis, Stage Director in Residence
Craig Trompeter, Music Director
David Mayernik, Set Designer
Meriem Bahri, Costume Designer
Carlos Fittante, Choreographer
Jory Vinikour, Harpsichordist
Marc Molomot, tenor, as Orphée
Carrie Henneman Shaw, soprano, as Euridice
Julia Davids, soprano, as Proserpine
Peter van de Graaff, bass-baritone, as Apollon and Pluton
Lindsay Metzger, soprano, as Daphné
Heather de Souza,
soprano, as Énone
Adria Rice, soprano, as Arethuze
Eric Miranda, baritone, as Titye
William Bouvel, tenor, as Tantale
Tom Crawford, alto, as Ixion
Carlos Fittante, baroque dancer
Robin Gilbert, baroque dancer