Werk: Der Abstieg Orpheus' in die Unterwelt, H. 488

Les ensembles A Nocte Temporis du ténor Reinoud van Mechelen et Vox Luminis de la basse Lionel Meunier joignent leurs forces salle Gaveau dans un superbe programme 100% Charpentier.

Closing your eyes while listening, you could easily imagine yourself in a gilt-edged salon, with Her Highness Mademoiselle Marie de Lorraine, Duchess of Guise, peer of France, princess of Joinville, hereditary seneschal of Champagne herself sitting not far from you, enjoying and approving every lovely note.

Orpheus and Euridice – A timeless Greek myth forever ingrained into the classical music repertoire. Since the very beginnings of operatic history, this heartbreaking and beautiful tale has endured numerous adaptions.