The greatest musical myth of all is the story of Orpheus. Monteverdi’s setting was the first unqualified operatic masterpiece, full of dramatic word painting, narrative urgency, rich orchestration, and exquisite writing for vocal ensemble. L’Orfeo feels as fresh and full of relevance as it must have at its premiere in 1607. Monteverdi specialist and GRAMMY® winner Stephen Stubbs leads Pacific MusicWorks and the Dark Horse Consort in a concert version featuring Colin Balzer in the title role. Having assembled a cast for the ages in Seattle, PMW will also produce a commercial recording, as well as bring L’Orfeo on tour to the San Francisco Bay Area with performances at Grace Cathedral (San Francisco) and First Congregational church (Berkeley).
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Earlier Event: April 22
Pacific MusicWorks: Monteverdi's L'Orfeo
Later Event: May 5
The Mystery Sonatas Part III: The Glorious Mysteries