C.W. Gluck:- Orphée et Eurydice Léopold Simoneau and Pierrette Alarie Act 3

C.W. Gluck:- Orphée et Eurydice
Orphée - Léopold Simoneau
Eurydice - Pierrette Alarie
Amor - Claire Gagnier
Orchestre de Radio-Canada
Otto-Werner Mueller conducting
1961
Synopsis
Act 1
In the mythological age, the harpist, Orfeo grieves before the grave of his dear wife, Euridice, in the forest. Orfeo appeals to the Gods for her to come alive again. He decides to go to Hades.
Then, the god of love, Amor, appears and tells him that the god of almighty, Jupiter, sympathizes with him and admits him to go to Hades. In addition, she also says to Orfeo, “If you can calm the anger of the spirits of many dead people, you can take Euridice back. But, you must not look at her before you arrive in this world.”
Act 2
In front of the gate of Hades, Orfeo is surrounded by the spirits of many dead people. When Orfeo plays the harp and expresses his sorrow, the spirits of many dead people make way for him. In Hades, Orfeo waits for his wife in the beautiful sky and the brilliant sunshine. Euridice appears there. Orfeo leads her by the hand back to earth.
Act 3
On the way back to earth, Euridice worries about losing Orfeo’s affection, because he doesn’t look at her. Euridice sits down on a rock, and she appeals to him to remember his love for her. Orfeo can’t deny her request. When he looks back at her, she dies once more.
Orfeo regrets it, and he tries to die. Then, Amor appears again and tells him that he has endured a lot. Amor gives Euridice her life as an exception. Orfeo and Euridice are pleased, and they give thanks to the Gods.