Eurydice
This is the first piece of mine that my husband, Drew, ever heard; and he heard it before we met.
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Boethius (poet) Translation (please use the PDF)
In episode 1, Orpheus sings to Cerberus and The Three Fates in order
to gain entrance to The Underworld and reclaim his bride, Eurydice.
to gain entrance to The Underworld and reclaim his bride, Eurydice.
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Please click on Cerberus to watch Epidose 1: |
To view the score for medium sized orchestra please use the PDF below:
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In episode 2, Orpheus sings to Ixion (who continually has to push things up a hill)
and Tantalus (who continually thirsts... played by Emily Brontesaurus)
in order to go deeper into the Underworld, and reclaim his bride, Eurydice.
and Tantalus (who continually thirsts... played by Emily Brontesaurus)
in order to go deeper into the Underworld, and reclaim his bride, Eurydice.
In Episode 3, In order to pass, Orpheus must next sing to The Vulture,
who continual eats the liver of Tityi. The Vulture is played by P'ter A. Dactyl.
who continual eats the liver of Tityi. The Vulture is played by P'ter A. Dactyl.
In Episode 4, Next Orpheus comes to an organ,
and makes music with the creatures of The Underworld.
and makes music with the creatures of The Underworld.
In Episode 5, Orpheus pleads his case before Pluto,
Lord of The Underworld (played by Terry Anne Tessaurusrex).
Pluto is so moved by the song of Orpheus that he will allow Eurydice to return to
The Land of The Living; but Orpheus may not look at her until they are safely home.
If Orpheus fails in this restriction, then Eurydice must return to The Land of The Dead.
Lord of The Underworld (played by Terry Anne Tessaurusrex).
Pluto is so moved by the song of Orpheus that he will allow Eurydice to return to
The Land of The Living; but Orpheus may not look at her until they are safely home.
If Orpheus fails in this restriction, then Eurydice must return to The Land of The Dead.
In Episode 6, Love knows no rules or limits: Orpheus views Eurydice,
and so she must return to The Land of The Dead.
and so she must return to The Land of The Dead.
In Episode 7, Eurydice, lives on in the mind of Orpheus.
The Doll's house was built by Jean Riseman.
The Doll's house was built by Jean Riseman.
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The music is written and performed by David Edgar Walther, the poem (in Latin) is by Boethius. This is the piano version of "Orpheus in The Underworld" beside each number is the score for medium orchestra. Scores for string orchestra is also available as is the piano vocal score. Please see listings in "Vocal Music" V/I/2 and "Orchestral Music" III/VII/3. |
