Orpheus and Euridice Scene1 The Goddess Amor Appears

After pouring out his grief, Orpheus appeals to the cruel Gods of the Underworld, offering to descend to Hades to abduct his wife from the Realm of the Dead. Amor, the God of Love, informs Orpheus his request has been granted. He shall descend and bring back his wife provided he refrain from looking at her before their reemergence on earth.

In the Lydians interpretation, the opera is put in the context of traditions of Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, where the shepherds are fancy sailors, and the grove is a panyard (hence the white pan racks which make up the stage decor)

The Lydians production of Orpheus and Euridice at Queen's Hall Auditorium, St. Ann's, Trinidad and Tobago.

Sunday 25th September 2005
Musical Director: Pat Bishop
Accompanists: Lindy-Ann Bodden-Ritch, Myrtle Cumberbatch
Orchestra: The Lydians Steel Orchestra
Dancers: Caribbean School of Dance & Members of the Lydians
Lighting: Derek Gay
Sound: Victor Donawa
Sailor Costumes: Winston Black and The Mount Hope Connection
Sailor Consultant: Ralf Dyette

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Music

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• orpheus and euridice
• C.W. Gluck
• the lydians
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• micheal zephyrine