Great Performances

Season 49, Episode 18

Episode Title: Great Performances at the Met: Eurydice

Air Date: 2022-03-06

Overview:

The ancient Greek myth of Orpheus, who attempts to harness the power of music to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the Underworld, has inspired composers since opera’s earliest days. With a libretto by Sarah Ruhl adapted from her acclaimed 2003 play, the opera reimagines the familiar tale from Eurydice’s point of view.