Orpheus and Euridice Scene2 Oprheus descends to the Underworld

The terrifying Monsters and Furies guarding the entrance to the Realm of the Dead at first refuse the wanton mortal. In the Lydians' interpretation of the opera, the scene begins with a traditional Dragon Mas followed by blue devils and a variety of imps hanging from the pan racks. Their emergence as guardians of the Underworld are another reference to Trinidad mas and Carnival characters used in this opera.


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

Category:

Music

Tags:

• orpheus and euridice
• C.W. Gluck
• the lydians
• lydians
• trinidad opera
• music
• pan
• Underworld
• Furies
• blue devils
• imps
• dragon mas
• carnival

[christopheschuwey86]

Quite amazing !