By giving Orfeo ed Euridice a happy ending, Gluck ruined a wonderful score.
There are no words superlative enough to describe this celebration of Orpheus’ grief, and I truly applaud San Francisco Opera for presenting such food for thought that will definitely resonate long after with me.
Neumeier adapted the story close to home, making Orpheus a choreographer and his wife a star ballerina.
Tell us: Filth or dementia?
Hasten thee to feed another quarter of conversation for The Talk of the Town!
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